PatchTheCVECVE-2011-5250: Snare for Linux before 1.7.0 has CSRF in the web interface.
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CVE-2011-5250 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) 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 CSRF in the web interface.
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 48%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| 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
- Published CVE record published
- Updated 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.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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-2011-5250?
snare: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2011-5250 being exploited?
CVE-2011-5250 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-2011-5250 affect?
CVE-2011-5250 affects snare. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Snare for Linux before 1.7.0 has CSRF in the web interface.
How urgent is CVE-2011-5250?
Priority 41/100. On your watchlist
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