CVE-2017-17097: gps-server.net GPS Tracking Software (self hosted) 2.x has a password reset procedure that immediately resets

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-17097?

gps tracking software: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-17097 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17097 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-17097 affect?

CVE-2017-17097 affects gps tracking software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). 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 make

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-17097?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-17097 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting gps tracking software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	6.9% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-640
Published	2018-01-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gps-server

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-01-02 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gps-server gps tracking software DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1.1 · 2.1.2 · 2.1.3 · 2.1.4 · 2.1.5 · 2.1.6 · 2.1.7 · 2.1.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gps-tracking-software || rpm -q gps-tracking-software || gps-tracking-software --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gps-tracking-software sudo apt install gps-tracking-software=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold gps-tracking-software

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gps-tracking-software sudo dnf downgrade gps-tracking-software-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add gps-tracking-software

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: gps-server.net GPS Tracking Software < 3.1 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2017-17097?

gps tracking software: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-17097 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17097 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-2017-17097 affect?

CVE-2017-17097 affects gps tracking software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). 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 make

How urgent is CVE-2017-17097?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-17098 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE The writeLog function in fn_common.php in gps-server.net GPS Tracking Software (self hosted) through 3.0 allow

References

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