CVE-2018-15712 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

Nagios XI 5.5.6 allows reflected cross site scripting from remote unauthenticated attackers via the host parameter in api_tool.php.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nagios	Nagios Xi	5.5.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-37ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-37ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-15712?

CVE-2018-15712 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Nagios XI 5.5.6 allows reflected cross site scripting from remote unauthenticated attackers via the host parameter in api_tool.php.

How severe is CVE-2018-15712?

CVE-2018-15712 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-15712?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nagios Nagios Xi.