CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-15714: XSS

First published: Wed Nov 14 2018(Updated: )

Nagios XI 5.5.6 allows reflected cross site scripting from remote unauthenticated attackers via the oname and oname2 parameters.

Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Nagios=5.5.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-15714?

    CVE-2018-15714 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for exploitation through reflected cross-site scripting.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-15714?

    To fix CVE-2018-15714, upgrade Nagios XI to version 5.5.7 or later, which addresses the reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-15714?

    CVE-2018-15714 affects users of Nagios XI version 5.5.6 who may be exposed to reflected cross-site scripting attacks.

  • What are the exploit conditions for CVE-2018-15714?

    Exploitation of CVE-2018-15714 requires remote unauthenticated attackers to send crafted requests containing malicious parameters to vulnerable Nagios XI installations.

  • What impact does CVE-2018-15714 have on users?

    CVE-2018-15714 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the users' browser, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking.

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