How severe is CVE-2011-5247?

CVE-2011-5247 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2011-5247 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-5247?

CVE-2011-5247 affects Prophecyinternational Snare. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5247?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-5247 published?

CVE-2011-5247 was published on 2020-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-5247

CVE-2011-5247 is a high-severity vulnerability in Prophecyinternational Snare with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Prophecyinternational Snare
Published: 2020-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Snare for Linux before 1.7.0 has password disclosure because the rendered page contains the field RemotePassword.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5247?: Snare for Linux before 1.7.0 has password disclosure because the rendered page contains the field RemotePassword.
How severe is CVE-2011-5247?: CVE-2011-5247 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2011-5247 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5247?: CVE-2011-5247 affects Prophecyinternational Snare. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5247?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-5247 published?: CVE-2011-5247 was published on 2020-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/525003

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:prophecyinternational:snare:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*

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