CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-27988: XSS

First published: Mon Nov 16 2020(Updated: )

Nagios XI before 5.7.5 is vulnerable to XSS in Manage Users (Username field).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Nagios<5.7.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-27988?

    CVE-2020-27988 has been classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-27988?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-27988, you should update Nagios XI to version 5.7.5 or higher.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2020-27988?

    CVE-2020-27988 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Manage Users feature in Nagios XI.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-27988?

    CVE-2020-27988 affects all versions of Nagios XI prior to 5.7.5.

  • Can CVE-2020-27988 lead to data compromise?

    Yes, CVE-2020-27988 can lead to potential data compromise through XSS if exploited by an attacker.

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