CVE-2020-17485
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Uffizio GPS Tracker software. Attackers can upload and execute malicious web shells to compromise the web server, allowing them to run arbitrary commands, access system files, and control local resources. All organizations using Uffizio GPS Tracker are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Uffizio GPS Tracker
📦 What is this software?
Gps Tracker by Uffizio
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code, steal sensitive data, pivot to internal networks, and potentially disrupt critical tracking operations.
Likely Case
Attackers gain unauthorized access to the GPS tracking system, manipulate tracking data, access sensitive location information, and potentially use the system as a foothold for further attacks.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and access controls, impact is limited to the GPS tracking system itself, preventing lateral movement to other critical systems.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote code execution via web shell upload, making exploitation straightforward for attackers with network access.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.uffizio.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Contact Uffizio directly for patching guidance as no specific patch version is documented in public advisories. Check vendor website for updates.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate GPS Tracker systems from internet and restrict access to authorized networks only
Web Application Firewall
allDeploy WAF with rules to block file upload attempts and suspicious HTTP requests
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately disconnect vulnerable systems from internet-facing networks
- Implement strict network access controls allowing only necessary traffic to/from GPS Tracker systems
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if running Uffizio GPS Tracker software. If yes, assume vulnerable as all versions are affected.Check Version:
Check application interface or configuration files for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Contact vendor for patching verification. No public verification method available.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to web server
- Web shell file creation in web directories
- Suspicious command execution patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests with file uploads to GPS Tracker endpoints
- Unusual outbound connections from GPS Tracker system
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (url="*upload*" OR url="*shell*" OR method="POST" AND size>1000000)