Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Nagios XI before 5.5.8. The rss_url parameter of rss_dashlet/magpierss/scripts/magpie_slashbox.php is not filtered, resulting in an XSS vulnerability.
CVSS Score
6.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Nagios Xi | < 5.5.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.seebug.org/vuldb/ssvid-97714ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.seebug.org/vuldb/ssvid-97714ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-20172?
CVE-2018-20172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Nagios XI before 5.5.8. The rss_url parameter of rss_dashlet/magpierss/scripts/magpie_slashbox.php is not filtered, resulting in an XSS vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2018-20172?
CVE-2018-20172 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-2018-20172?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nagios Nagios Xi.