CVE-2021-38156 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Q: What is CVE-2021-38156?

CVE-2021-38156 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). In Nagios XI before 5.8.6, XSS exists in the dashboard page (/dashboards/#) when administrative users attempt to edit a dashboard.

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-38156?

CVE-2021-38156 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38156?

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

Vulnerability Description

In Nagios XI before 5.8.6, XSS exists in the dashboard page (/dashboards/#) when administrative users attempt to edit a dashboard.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nagios	Nagios Xi	< 5.8.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://raxis.com/blog/cve-2021-38156ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://raxis.com/blog/cve-2021-38156ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Release NotesVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-38156?

CVE-2021-38156 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). In Nagios XI before 5.8.6, XSS exists in the dashboard page (/dashboards/#) when administrative users attempt to edit a dashboard.

How severe is CVE-2021-38156?

CVE-2021-38156 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-2021-38156?

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