How severe is CVE-2017-5239?

CVE-2017-5239 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-5239 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5239?

CVE-2017-5239 affects Eviewgps Ev-07s Gps Tracker Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5239?

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-2017-5239 published?

CVE-2017-5239 was published on 2017-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5239

CVE-2017-5239 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Eviewgps Ev-07s Gps Tracker Firmware
Published: 2017-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Due to a lack of standard encryption when transmitting sensitive information over the internet to a centralized monitoring service, the Eview EV-07S GPS Tracker discloses personally identifying information, such as GPS data and IMEI numbers, to any man-in-the-middle (MitM) listener.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5239?: Due to a lack of standard encryption when transmitting sensitive information over the internet to a centralized monitoring service, the Eview EV-07S GPS Tracker discloses personally identifying information, such as GPS data and IMEI numbers, to any man-in-the-middle (MitM) listener.
How severe is CVE-2017-5239?: CVE-2017-5239 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-5239 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5239?: CVE-2017-5239 affects Eviewgps Ev-07s Gps Tracker Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5239?: 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-2017-5239 published?: CVE-2017-5239 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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