CVE-2017-17098 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code by injecting malicious payloads into login requests, which are mishandled during admin log viewing.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-17098?

CVE-2017-17098 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The writeLog function in fn_common.php in gps-server.net GPS Tracking Software (self hosted) through 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code via a crafted request that is mishandled during admin log viewing, as demonstrated by <?php system($_GET[cmd]); ?> in a login request.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17098?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gps-Server Gps Tracking Software.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17098?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17098 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2017-17098 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17098 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pmxm-7vm3-c6vr.

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