Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable over the internet?

Yes, if the Traccar instance is accessible over the internet and an attacker can obtain valid credentials, they can remotely upload a malicious SVG and trigger script execution when other users view affected pages.

Does an attacker need administrator privileges to exploit this issue?

No. Exploitation typically requires only an authenticated account with permission to upload device images. However, impact is more severe if the attacker can target administrators or other high-privilege users who view the malicious image.

What is the safest general fix pattern for this vulnerability class?

The most robust fix is to disallow active file types like SVG for user-uploaded images or, if SVG support is essential, to strictly sanitize SVG content and serve it in a way that prevents script execution. Additionally, enforce correct content types and consider separating uploaded content onto a different origin with restrictive security headers.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.7)

Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Malicious SVG Upload (CWE-79) in Traccar GPS Tracking System

CVE-2026-25648

Published:

Feb 23, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

Recent Vulnerabilities

CWE-77;CWE-78

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setGameSpeedCfg CGI Handler

Remote Code Execution on the Router

April 6, 2026

CWE-77;CWE-78

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setFirewallType Handler

Remote Code Execution on Router Firmware

April 6, 2026

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

CWE:

CWE-79;CWE-434

Impact:

Cross-Site Scripting leading to account compromise and unauthorized actions within the Traccar web interface

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.7)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

CWE:

CWE-79;CWE-434

Impact:

Cross-Site Scripting leading to account compromise and unauthorized actions within the Traccar web interface

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.7)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Malicious SVG Upload (CWE-79) in Traccar GPS Tracking System

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setGameSpeedCfg CGI Handler

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setFirewallType Handler

Vulnerability Type

Vulnerability Type

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