How severe is CVE-2017-5247?

CVE-2017-5247 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-2017-5247 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5247?

CVE-2017-5247 affects Biscom Secure File Transfer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5247?

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

When was CVE-2017-5247 published?

CVE-2017-5247 was published on 2017-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5247

CVE-2017-5247 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Biscom Secure File Transfer 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% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Biscom Secure File Transfer
Published: 2017-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Biscom Secure File Transfer is vulnerable to cross-site scripting in the File Name field. An authenticated user with permissions to upload or send files can populate this field with a filename that contains standard HTML scripting tags. The resulting script will evaluated by any other authenticated user who views the attacker-supplied file name. All versions of SFT prior to 5.1.1028 are affected. The fix version is 5.1.1028.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5247?: Biscom Secure File Transfer is vulnerable to cross-site scripting in the File Name field. An authenticated user with permissions to upload or send files can populate this field with a filename that contains standard HTML scripting tags. The resulting script will evaluated by any other authenticated user who views the attacker-supplied file name. All versions of SFT prior to 5.1.1028 are affected. The fix version is 5.1.1028.
How severe is CVE-2017-5247?: CVE-2017-5247 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-2017-5247 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5247?: CVE-2017-5247 affects Biscom Secure File Transfer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5247?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5247 published?: CVE-2017-5247 was published on 2017-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:biscom:secure_file_transfer:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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