You can find the gSOAP 2.8.17 package through several official and reputable mirrors:
Provides the source code and patches for version 2.8.17-1, common for systems running older Linux distributions. gsoap 2.8.17 download
The release remains a critical version for developers maintaining legacy C and C++ web service applications. While newer versions of the gSOAP toolkit are available, 2.8.17 is often specifically required for projects locked into older Debian-based or HP-UX environments . Where to Download gSOAP 2.8.17 You can find the gSOAP 2