CVE-2011-10037: Nagios XI < 2011R1.9 XSS via xiwindow Variables Affecting Permalinks

Published Oct 30, 2025
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Updated

Nagios XI versions prior to 2011R1.9 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) via the handling of xiwindow variables used to build permalinks in the web interface. Insufficient validation or escaping of user-supplied input may allow an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary script in the context of a victim's browser.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Nagios XI<2011R1.9
Nagios Nagios XI<=2009
Nagios Nagios XI=2011-r1
Nagios Nagios XI=2011-r1.1
Nagios Nagios XI=2011-r1.2
Nagios Nagios XI=2011-r1.3
Nagios Nagios XI=2011-r1.4
Nagios Nagios XI=2011-r1.5
Nagios Nagios XI=2011-r1.6
Nagios Nagios XI=2011-r1.7
Nagios Nagios XI=2011-r1.8

Remediation

Information

Nagios addresses this vulnerability as "Fixed XSS vulnerability in xiwindow variables (affected permalinks)."

Event History

Oct 30, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:57 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 7, 57819
Event
via NVD·04:50 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-10037?

CVE-2011-10037 is classified as a high-severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-10037?

To fix CVE-2011-10037, upgrade Nagios XI to version 2011R1.9 or later.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2011-10037 enable?

CVE-2011-10037 can enable attackers to perform cross-site scripting attacks, compromising user data.

4

Which versions of Nagios XI are affected by CVE-2011-10037?

CVE-2011-10037 affects all versions of Nagios XI prior to version 2011R1.9.

5

What components of Nagios XI does CVE-2011-10037 impact?

CVE-2011-10037 impacts the web interface of Nagios XI, specifically through the handling of xiwindow variables.

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