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CVE-2020-28919: XSS

First published: Sat Jan 15 2022(Updated: )

A stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Checkmk 1.6.0x prior to 1.6.0p19 allows an authenticated remote attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript via a javascript: URL in a view title.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-b1
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-b10
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-b12
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-b3
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-b4
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-b5
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-b9
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p1
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p10
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p11
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p12
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p13
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p14
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p15
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p16
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p17
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p18
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p2
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p3
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p4
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p5
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p6
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p7
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p8
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p9
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-b1
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-b10
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-b12
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-b3
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-b4
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-b5
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-b9
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p1
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p10
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p11
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p12
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p13
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p14
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p15
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p16
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p17
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p18
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p2
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p3
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p4
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p5
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p6
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p7
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p8
Checkmk NagVis=1.6.0-p9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-28919?

    The severity of CVE-2020-28919 is medium with a severity value of 5.4.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-28919?

    Checkmk versions 1.6.0 and below are affected by CVE-2020-28919.

  • How does CVE-2020-28919 work?

    CVE-2020-28919 is a stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated remote attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript via a javascript: URL in a view title.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-28919?

    To fix CVE-2020-28919, it is recommended to upgrade Checkmk to version 1.6.0p19 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-28919?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-28919 on the Checkmk website and the GitHub repository of the project.

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