CVE-2017-6968: GMV Checker ATM Security prior to 5.0.18 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspe

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2017-6968 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting checker atm security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GMV Checker ATM Security prior to 5.0.18 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka PT-2017-03.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2017-04-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gmv

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-04-06 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gmv checker atm security 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 checker-atm-security || rpm -q checker-atm-security || checker-atm-security --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

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

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-2017-6968?

checker atm security: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-6968 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6968 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-2017-6968 affect?

CVE-2017-6968 affects checker atm security. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). GMV Checker ATM Security prior to 5.0.18 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka PT-2017-03.

How urgent is CVE-2017-6968?

Priority 52/100. High severity

References

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