CVE-2024-42898: XSS
First published: Thu Jan 09 2025(Updated: )
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nagios XI 2024R1.1.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Name parameter in the Account Settings page.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42898?
CVE-2024-42898 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on web security.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42898?
To mitigate CVE-2024-42898, users should update Nagios XI to the latest version provided by the vendor that addresses this XSS vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-42898?
CVE-2024-42898 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML, which can lead to data theft or session hijacking.
In which version of Nagios does CVE-2024-42898 exist?
CVE-2024-42898 exists in Nagios XI version 2024R1.1.4.
Where is the vulnerability located in Nagios XI related to CVE-2024-42898?
CVE-2024-42898 is located in the Name parameter on the Account Settings page of Nagios XI.
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- agent/author
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/severity
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- agent/event
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
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- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/guess-ai
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/nagios
- canonical/nagios