CVE-2017-5998
CVE-2017-5998 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intersect Alliance Snare Epilog 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% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Intersect Alliance Snare Epilog
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in InterSect Alliance SNARE Epilog for UNIX version 1.5 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the str_log_name parameter in a "Web Admin Portal > Log Configuration > Add" action.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5998?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in InterSect Alliance SNARE Epilog for UNIX version 1.5 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the str_log_name parameter in a "Web Admin Portal > Log Configuration > Add" action.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5998?
- CVE-2017-5998 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-2017-5998 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-5998?
- CVE-2017-5998 affects Intersect Alliance Snare Epilog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-5998?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-5998 published?
- CVE-2017-5998 was published on 2017-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:intersect_alliance:snare_epilog:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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