CVE-2018-20171: XSS

Published Dec 17, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Nagios XI before 5.5.8. The url parameter of rssdashlet/magpierss/scripts/magpiesimple.php is not filtered, resulting in an XSS vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nagios Nagios XI<5.5.8

Event History

Dec 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20171?

CVE-2018-20171 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting (XSS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20171?

To fix CVE-2018-20171, upgrade Nagios XI to version 5.5.8 or later to ensure the vulnerability is patched.

3

What does CVE-2018-20171 exploit in Nagios XI?

CVE-2018-20171 exploits an unfiltered url parameter in the magpie_simple.php script, leading to XSS vulnerabilities.

4

Is CVE-2018-20171 present in Nagios XI version 5.5.8?

No, CVE-2018-20171 is not present in Nagios XI version 5.5.8 or later, as those versions have addressed the vulnerability.

5

Which versions of Nagios XI are affected by CVE-2018-20171?

CVE-2018-20171 affects all versions of Nagios XI prior to version 5.5.8.

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