What is CVE-2020-6586?

CVE-2020-6586 is a vulnerability in Nagios Log Server 2.1.3 that allows XSS attacks by visiting the /profile page and entering a crafted name field.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-6586?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-6586 by entering an XSS payload in the Name field on the /profile page and waiting for an admin to view it on the /admin/users page.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6586?

CVE-2020-6586 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.

How can I fix CVE-2020-6586?

To fix CVE-2020-6586, users should upgrade to a version of Nagios Log Server that is not affected by the vulnerability.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6586?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-6586 in the change log of Nagios Log Server, as well as in the provided references.

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CVE-2020-6586

medium

5.4

CWE

16/3/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-6586: XSS

First published: Mon Mar 16 2020(Updated: )

Nagios Log Server 2.1.3 allows XSS by visiting /profile and entering a crafted name field that is mishandled on the /admin/users page. Any malicious user with limited access can store an XSS payload in his Name. When any admin views this, the XSS is triggered.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Nagios Nagios	=2.1.3

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What is CVE-2020-6586?
CVE-2020-6586 is a vulnerability in Nagios Log Server 2.1.3 that allows XSS attacks by visiting the /profile page and entering a crafted name field.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-6586?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-6586 by entering an XSS payload in the Name field on the /profile page and waiting for an admin to view it on the /admin/users page.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6586?
CVE-2020-6586 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How can I fix CVE-2020-6586?
To fix CVE-2020-6586, users should upgrade to a version of Nagios Log Server that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6586?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-6586 in the change log of Nagios Log Server, as well as in the provided references.

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