MEDIUM
CVE-2016-6543
CWE-799Published: July 13, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A captured MAC/device ID of an iTrack Easy can be registered under multiple user accounts allowing access to getgps GPS data, which can allow unauthenticated parties to track the device.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-6543 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
ieasytec1 product(s)
itrack easy
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93875Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://blog.rapid7.com/2016/10/25/multiple-bluetooth-low-energy-ble-tracker-vulnerabilities/Mitigation · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/974055Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93875Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://blog.rapid7.com/2016/10/25/multiple-bluetooth-low-energy-ble-tracker-vulnerabilities/Mitigation · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/974055Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-6543
CVSS Score5.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-799
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 13, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-799)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-6543 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.