CVE-2011-5247: Snare for Linux before 1.7.0 has password disclosure because the rendered page contains the field RemotePasswo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2011-5247?

snare: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2011-5247 being exploited?

CVE-2011-5247 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2011-5247 affect?

CVE-2011-5247 affects snare. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Snare for Linux before 1.7.0 has password disclosure because the rendered page contains the field RemotePassword.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2011-5247?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2011-5247 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting snare. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Snare for Linux before 1.7.0 has password disclosure because the rendered page contains the field RemotePassword.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2020-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: prophecyinternational

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-08 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

prophecyinternational snare UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.0

Fixed in: 1.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy snare || rpm -q snare || snare --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade snare

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade snare

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2011-5247?

snare: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2011-5247 being exploited?

CVE-2011-5247 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2011-5247 affect?

CVE-2011-5247 affects snare. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Snare for Linux before 1.7.0 has password disclosure because the rendered page contains the field RemotePassword.

How urgent is CVE-2011-5247?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2011-5250 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Snare for Linux before 1.7.0 has CSRF in the web interface.

References

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