CVE-2016-15051: Nagios XI < 5.2.4 XSS via Report startdate/enddate Fields

Published Oct 30, 2025
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Updated

Nagios XI versions prior to 5.2.4 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) via the Reports interface through values from the startdate and enddate fields. 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

2 affected components
Nagios XI<5.2.4
Nagios Nagios XI<5.2.4

Remediation

Information

Nagios addresses this vulnerability as "Fixed possible XSS in startdate and enddate fields in reports."

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-2016-15051?

CVE-2016-15051 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-15051?

To fix CVE-2016-15051, upgrade Nagios XI to version 5.2.4 or later.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2016-15051?

CVE-2016-15051 affects Nagios XI versions prior to 5.2.4 within its Reports interface.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-15051?

CVE-2016-15051 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows injection of arbitrary scripts.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2016-15051?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2016-15051 to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session.

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