CVE-2022-38251: XSS

Published Sep 7, 2022
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Updated

Nagios XI v5.8.6 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the System Performance Settings page under the Admin panel.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nagios Nagios XI=5.8.6

Event History

Sep 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:14 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-38251?

CVE-2022-38251 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Nagios XI v5.8.6.

2

How does the cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nagios XI v5.8.6 occur?

The cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nagios XI v5.8.6 can be exploited via the System Performance Settings page under the Admin panel.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38251?

CVE-2022-38251 has a severity rating of medium (4.8).

4

How can I fix the cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nagios XI v5.8.6?

To fix the cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nagios XI v5.8.6, you should update to version 5.8.7, which contains a fix for this vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-38251?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-38251 in the Nagios XI v5.8.7 change log: https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/#5.8.7

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