CVE-2020-17485
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedA Remote Code Execution vulnerability exist in Uffizio's GPS Tracker all versions. The web server can be compromised by uploading and executing a web/reverse shell. An attacker could then run commands, browse system files, and browse local resources
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceUffizio GPS Tracker web server allows unrestricted file uploads that enable attackers to upload and execute malicious web shells or reverse shells, achieving remote code execution with full command execution capabilities and file system access.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE dataall versionsCVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify Uffizio GPS Tracker installationCheck for Uffizio GPS Tracker software on the system - look for installation directories, services, or running processes named 'Uffizio' or 'GPS Tracker'. On Linux, check common paths like /opt/uffizio, /var/www/uffizio, or search for uffizio-related files using: find / -iname '*uffizio*' 2>/dev/nullAffected if The software is installed and running on the system
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Locate the web server componentIdentify the web server used by Uffizio GPS Tracker - check for web server processes (Apache, Nginx, or embedded server) handling GPS Tracker traffic. Look for configuration files in the installation directory that define the web server setupAffected if A web server component is present and serving the application
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Identify the file upload endpointReview the application's web routes and forms to locate the file upload functionality. Check for HTML forms with enctype='multipart/form-data' or API endpoints accepting file uploads. Search the web server logs for POST requests to upload-related pathsAffected if A file upload endpoint is accessible via the web interface or API
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Verify uploaded file storage locationExamine the application configuration to determine where uploaded files are stored. Check if uploaded files are saved within the web root directory (www, htdocs, public_html) or outside of it. Review the file upload handler code or configuration for the storage pathAffected if Uploaded files are stored inside the web root and are accessible via HTTP
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Check file validation configurationReview the application's configuration or source code for file upload validation settings. Look for checks on file extensions, MIME types, or content. Examine the upload handler to see if any validation is performed before saving filesAffected if No or minimal file validation is configured, allowing script files (php, asp, jsp, etc.) to be uploaded and executed
If Uffizio GPS Tracker is running with its web interface accessible and the file upload feature stores files within the web root without proper validation, the system is vulnerable to remote code execution via uploaded malicious scripts.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataImplement strict file upload validation (whitelist allowed extensions, verify MIME types, store files outside webroot, disable script execution), add web application firewall rules, and conduct penetration testing to verify the fix.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2020-17485 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
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