CVE-2017-5998

Name: CVE-2017-5998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-17T07:59:00.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5998 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intersect Alliance	Snare Epilog	1.5.0

References

http://arthrocyber.com/researchExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://arthrocyber.com/researchExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5998?

How severe is CVE-2017-5998?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5998 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5998?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST