CVE-2021-33179: XSS

Published Oct 14, 2021
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Updated

The general user interface in Nagios XI versions prior to 5.8.4 is vulnerable to authenticated reflected cross-site scripting. An authenticated victim, who accesses a specially crafted malicious URL, would unknowingly execute the attached payload.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nagios Nagios XI<5.8.4

Event History

Oct 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:57 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-33179.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33179?

The severity of CVE-2021-33179 is medium with a severity value of 6.1.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-33179?

Nagios XI versions prior to 5.8.4 are affected by CVE-2021-33179.

4

What is the type of vulnerability in CVE-2021-33179?

CVE-2021-33179 is a vulnerability in the general user interface of Nagios XI.

5

How can the authenticated reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in CVE-2021-33179 be exploited?

An authenticated victim could unknowingly execute an attached payload by accessing a specially crafted malicious URL.

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