CVE-2017-13993: An Uncontrolled Search Path or Element issue was discovered in i-SENS SmartLog Diabetes Management Software, V

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-13993?

smartlog diabetes management software: upgrade to newer than 2.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-13993 being exploited?

CVE-2017-13993 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-2017-13993 affect?

CVE-2017-13993 affects smartlog diabetes management software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An Uncontrolled Search Path or Element issue was discovered in i-SENS SmartLog Diabetes Management Software, Version 2.4.0 and prior versions. An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified which could be exploited by

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-13993 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting smartlog diabetes management software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An Uncontrolled Search Path or Element issue was discovered in i-SENS SmartLog Diabetes Management Software, Version 2.4.0 and prior versions. An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified which could be exploited by placing a specially crafted DLL file in the search path. If the malicious DLL is loaded prior to the valid DLL, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the system. This vulnerability does not affect the co

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-428, CWE-427
Published	2017-10-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: i-sens

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-10-05 01:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

i-sens smartlog diabetes management software UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.4.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smartlog-diabetes-management-software || rpm -q smartlog-diabetes-management-software || smartlog-diabetes-management-software --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smartlog-diabetes-management-software

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade smartlog-diabetes-management-software

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-13993?

smartlog diabetes management software: upgrade to newer than 2.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-13993 being exploited?

CVE-2017-13993 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-2017-13993 affect?

CVE-2017-13993 affects smartlog diabetes management software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An Uncontrolled Search Path or Element issue was discovered in i-SENS SmartLog Diabetes Management Software, Version 2.4.0 and prior versions. An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified which could be exploited by

How urgent is CVE-2017-13993?

Priority 47/100. High severity

References

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