Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
GPS Tracking System 2.12 has a login flaw that can let an unauthenticated attacker bypass credentials using SQL injection in the username field. For organizations still running this software, the main business risk is unauthorized access to tracking-system data and functions. Public exploit information exists, but the provided sources do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority exposure if GPS Tracking System 2.12 is deployed, especially if internet-facing. The issue can bypass login without credentials, and public exploit information exists. Prioritize discovery, access restriction, and vendor guidance review.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25192 is a CWE-89 SQL injection in Sourceforge GPS Tracking System 2.12. The issue affects authentication handling in login.php through the username parameter. CVSS 4.0 score is 8.8 high, with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction required. The CVSS impact indicates high confidentiality impact and low integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running GPS Tracking System version 2.12, especially if the login interface is reachable from untrusted networks. The provided sources do not identify other affected versions or hosted services.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is unauthenticated and remotely reachable when the application login endpoint is exposed. ExploitDB is listed as a public exploit reference. The CVE is not marked KEV in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence names Sourceforge GPS Tracking System 2.12 only. No patch, fixed version, or vendor mitigation is provided in the source bundle. Avoid assuming broader version impact. Public exploit availability increases practical risk, but active exploitation is not established by KEV or cited sources.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether GPS Tracking System 2.12 is deployed or internet-facing.
- Restrict access to the application login interface to trusted networks.
- Check vendor or project guidance for an update, patch, or replacement.
- Review authentication logs for suspicious login activity.
- Consider retiring the software if no maintained fixed version is available.
Validation and detection
- Inventory applications for GPS Tracking System 2.12.
- Confirm whether login.php is reachable from external or untrusted networks.
- Review web logs for abnormal login attempts against the username field.
- Verify whether compensating controls restrict unauthenticated access.
- Document findings and track remediation with asset owners.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-45816CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: GPS Tracking System 2.12 SQL Injection via username ParameterCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.