CVE-2016-6543: A captured MAC/device ID of an iTrack Easy can be registered under multiple user accounts allowing access to g

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MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2016-6543 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting itrack easy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-799, CWE-284
Published	2018-07-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: ieasytec

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-13 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ieasytec itrack easy MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy itrack-easy || rpm -q itrack-easy || itrack-easy --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-6543?

itrack easy: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-6543 being exploited?

CVE-2016-6543 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-6543 affect?

CVE-2016-6543 affects itrack easy. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2016-6543?

Priority 46/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2016-6544 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE getgps data in iTrack Easy can be modified without authentication by setting the data using the parametercmd:s

References

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