CVE-2018-20172: XSS
Published Dec 17, 2018
·Updated
An issue was discovered in Nagios XI before 5.5.8. The rssurl parameter of rssdashlet/magpierss/scripts/magpieslashbox.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-2018-20172?
CVE-2018-20172 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting (XSS).
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-20172?
To resolve CVE-2018-20172, upgrade Nagios XI to version 5.5.8 or later where the vulnerability is patched.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-20172?
CVE-2018-20172 is an XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability that affects the rss_url parameter in Nagios XI.
4
Which versions of Nagios XI are affected by CVE-2018-20172?
CVE-2018-20172 affects Nagios XI versions prior to 5.5.8.
5
Can CVE-2018-20172 lead to remote code execution?
CVE-2018-20172 does not directly allow for remote code execution, but it can be exploited to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user’s browser.