How severe is CVE-2017-5198?

CVE-2017-5198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5198?

CVE-2017-5198 affects Solarwinds Log And Event Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5198?

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-2017-5198 published?

CVE-2017-5198 was published on 2017-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5198

CVE-2017-5198 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Log And Event Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Solarwinds Log And Event Manager
Published: 2017-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SolarWinds LEM (aka SIEM) before 6.3.1 has an incorrect sudo configuration, which allows local users to obtain root access by editing /usr/local/contego/scripts/hostname.sh.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5198?: SolarWinds LEM (aka SIEM) before 6.3.1 has an incorrect sudo configuration, which allows local users to obtain root access by editing /usr/local/contego/scripts/hostname.sh.
How severe is CVE-2017-5198?: CVE-2017-5198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5198?: CVE-2017-5198 affects Solarwinds Log And Event Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5198?: 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-2017-5198 published?: CVE-2017-5198 was published on 2017-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:log_and_event_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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