How severe is CVE-2017-17098?

CVE-2017-17098 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-17098 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17098?

CVE-2017-17098 affects Gps-server Gps Tracking Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17098?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-17098 published?

CVE-2017-17098 was published on 2018-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17098

CVE-2017-17098 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gps-server Gps Tracking Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Gps-server Gps Tracking Software
Published: 2018-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The writeLog function in fn_common.php in gps-server.net GPS Tracking Software (self hosted) through 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code via a crafted request that is mishandled during admin log viewing, as demonstrated by <?php system($_GET[cmd]); ?> in a login request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17098?: The writeLog function in fn_common.php in gps-server.net GPS Tracking Software (self hosted) through 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code via a crafted request that is mishandled during admin log viewing, as demonstrated by <?php system($_GET[cmd]); ?> in a login request.
How severe is CVE-2017-17098?: CVE-2017-17098 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-17098 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17098?: CVE-2017-17098 affects Gps-server Gps Tracking Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17098?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-17098 published?: CVE-2017-17098 was published on 2018-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gps-server:gps_tracking_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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