CVE-2021-37223: SSRF

Published Oct 5, 2021
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Updated

Nagios Enterprises NagiosXI <= 5.8.4 contains a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in schedulereport.php. Any authenticated user can create scheduled reports containing PDF screenshots of any view in the NagiosXI application. Due to lack of input sanitisation, the target page can be replaced with an SSRF payload to access internal resources or disclose local system files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nagios Nagios XI<=5.8.4

Event History

Oct 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:59 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-37223?

CVE-2021-37223 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Nagios Enterprises NagiosXI version 5.8.4 and below.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-37223?

CVE-2021-37223 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-37223?

The affected software for CVE-2021-37223 is Nagios Enterprises NagiosXI version 5.8.4 and below.

4

How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2021-37223?

An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2021-37223 by creating scheduled reports containing PDF screenshots of any view in the NagiosXI application.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2021-37223?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-37223 on the official Nagios website and the NagiosXI change log.

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