CVE-2018-15714: XSS

Published Nov 14, 2018

Updated

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

Affected Software

1 affected component

Nagios Nagios XI=5.5.6

Event History

Nov 14, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

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.