CVE-2011-10040: Nagios XI < 2011R1.9 XSS via Status/Report Page Link Functions

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 link-handling functions used by status and report pages. 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 vulnerabilities in status/report page link functions."

Event History

Oct 30, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-10040?

CVE-2011-10040 has a medium severity level due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-10040?

To fix CVE-2011-10040, you should upgrade Nagios XI to version 2011R1.9 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-10040?

CVE-2011-10040 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows for arbitrary script injection via user input.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2011-10040?

CVE-2011-10040 affects Nagios XI versions prior to 2011R1.9.

5

Can CVE-2011-10040 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-10040 can potentially be exploited remotely due to the nature of the XSS vulnerability.

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