CVE-2021-47697: Nagios XI < 5.8.0 XSS via Views URL Handling

Published Oct 30, 2025
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Updated

Nagios XI versions prior to 5.8.0 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) via the Views feature URL handling. Insufficient validation or escaping of user-supplied input may allow an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary script in the context of a victim's browser.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Nagios XI<5.8.0
Nagios Nagios XI<5.8.0

Remediation

Information

Nagios addresses this vulnerability as "Fixed XSS security vulnerability in views url."

Event History

Oct 30, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:57 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47697?

CVE-2021-47697 has a medium severity level due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-47697?

To fix CVE-2021-47697, upgrade Nagios XI to version 5.8.0 or later.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2021-47697?

CVE-2021-47697 allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in a victim's browser.

4

Which versions of Nagios XI are affected by CVE-2021-47697?

Nagios XI versions prior to 5.8.0 are vulnerable to CVE-2021-47697.

5

What is the context in which CVE-2021-47697 allows script execution?

CVE-2021-47697 allows script execution in the context of the victim's browser due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the Views feature.

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