Vulnerability Description
Nagios Log Server versions prior to 1.4.2 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) in the Dashboards section when rendering log entries in the Logs table. Untrusted log content was not safely encoded for the output context, allowing attacker-controlled data present in logs to execute script in the victim’s browser within the application origin.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Log Server | < 1.4.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-log-server-2024r1/Release Notes
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-log-server-dashboards-logs-table-xssThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-15049?
CVE-2016-15049 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Nagios Log Server versions prior to 1.4.2 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) in the Dashboards section when rendering log entries in the Logs table. Untrusted log content was not safely enco...
How severe is CVE-2016-15049?
CVE-2016-15049 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-15049?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nagios Log Server.