How severe is CVE-2017-17832?

CVE-2017-17832 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-17832 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17832?

CVE-2017-17832 affects Serverscheck Monitoring Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17832?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-17832 published?

CVE-2017-17832 was published on 2017-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17832

CVE-2017-17832 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Serverscheck Monitoring Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Serverscheck Monitoring Software
Published: 2017-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ServersCheck Monitoring Software before 14.2.3 is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability as user supplied-data is not validated/sanitized when passed in the settings_SMS_ALERT_TYPE parameter, and JavaScript can be executed on settings-save.html (the Settings - SMS Alerts page).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17832?: ServersCheck Monitoring Software before 14.2.3 is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability as user supplied-data is not validated/sanitized when passed in the settings_SMS_ALERT_TYPE parameter, and JavaScript can be executed on settings-save.html (the Settings - SMS Alerts page).
How severe is CVE-2017-17832?: CVE-2017-17832 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-17832 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17832?: CVE-2017-17832 affects Serverscheck Monitoring Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17832?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-17832 published?: CVE-2017-17832 was published on 2017-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:serverscheck:monitoring_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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