HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-17097
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CVE-2017-17097

CWE-640Published: January 2, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

gps-server.net GPS Tracking Software (self hosted) 2.x has a password reset procedure that immediately resets passwords upon an unauthenticated request, and then sends e-mail with a predictable (date-based) password to the admin, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by predicting this new password. This is related to the use of gmdate for password creation in fn_connect.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-17097 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2017-17097. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

gps-server1 product(s)
gps tracking software
Source: NVD CPE · 33 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://gist.github.com/pak0s/ea7a80c2614d9cd43cfb8230c65c9fec
PATCHhttps://gist.github.com/pak0s/ea7a80c2614d9cd43cfb8230c65c9fec
ADVISORYhttps://s1.gps-server.net/changelog.txt
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43431/
ADVISORYhttps://s1.gps-server.net/changelog.txt
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43431/

All References (6)

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https://gist.github.com/pak0s/ea7a80c2614d9cd43cfb8230c65c9fecPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://s1.gps-server.net/changelog.txtRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43431/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://gist.github.com/pak0s/ea7a80c2614d9cd43cfb8230c65c9fecPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://s1.gps-server.net/changelog.txtRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43431/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-17097
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-640
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 2, 2018

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-17097 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.
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