CVE-2017-17832: ServersCheck Monitoring Software before 14.2.3 is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability as user suppli

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-17832?

monitoring software: upgrade to 14.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-17832 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17832 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-2017-17832 affect?

CVE-2017-17832 affects monitoring software. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). ServersCheck Monitoring Software before 14.2.3 is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability as user supplied-data is not validated/sanitized when passed in the settings_SMS_ALERT_TYPE parameter, and JavaScript can be executed on setting

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-17832?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2017-17832 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting monitoring software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ServersCheck Monitoring Software before 14.2.3 is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability as user supplied-data is not validated/sanitized when passed in the settings_SMS_ALERT_TYPE parameter, and JavaScript can be executed on settings-save.html (the Settings - SMS Alerts page).

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2017-12-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: serverscheck

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-12-27 17:08 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

serverscheck monitoring software UPGRADE

Affected: < 14.2.3

Fixed in: 14.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy monitoring-software || rpm -q monitoring-software || monitoring-software --version

2. UPGRADE to 14.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade monitoring-software

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade monitoring-software

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-2017-17832?

monitoring software: upgrade to 14.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-17832 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17832 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-2017-17832 affect?

CVE-2017-17832 affects monitoring software. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). ServersCheck Monitoring Software before 14.2.3 is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability as user supplied-data is not validated/sanitized when passed in the settings_SMS_ALERT_TYPE parameter, and JavaScript can be executed on setting

How urgent is CVE-2017-17832?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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