How severe is CVE-2017-5237?

CVE-2017-5237 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5237 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5237?

CVE-2017-5237 affects Eviewgps Ev-07s Gps Tracker Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5237?

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

When was CVE-2017-5237 published?

CVE-2017-5237 was published on 2017-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5237

CVE-2017-5237 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eviewgps Ev-07s Gps Tracker Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Eviewgps Ev-07s Gps Tracker Firmware
Published: 2017-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Due to a lack of authentication, an unauthenticated user who knows the Eview EV-07S GPS Tracker's phone number can revert the device to a factory default configuration with an SMS command, "RESET!"

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5237?: Due to a lack of authentication, an unauthenticated user who knows the Eview EV-07S GPS Tracker's phone number can revert the device to a factory default configuration with an SMS command, "RESET!"
How severe is CVE-2017-5237?: CVE-2017-5237 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5237 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5237?: CVE-2017-5237 affects Eviewgps Ev-07s Gps Tracker Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5237?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-5237 published?: CVE-2017-5237 was published on 2017-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:eviewgps:ev-07s_gps_tracker_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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