CVE-2017-5998: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in InterSect Alliance SNARE Epilog for UNIX version 1.5 allows remote

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-5998 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting snare epilog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2017-02-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: intersect alliance

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-02-17 07:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intersect alliance snare epilog DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison snare-epilog sudo apt install snare-epilog=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold snare-epilog

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list snare-epilog sudo dnf downgrade snare-epilog-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add snare-epilog

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-5998?

snare epilog: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-5998 being exploited?

CVE-2017-5998 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-2017-5998 affect?

CVE-2017-5998 affects snare epilog. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). 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 Configurat

How urgent is CVE-2017-5998?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

References

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