CVE-2025-27609: Icinga Web 2 Vulnerable to Reflected XSS
Icinga Web 2 is an open source monitoring web interface, framework and command-line interface. A vulnerability in versions prior to 2.11.5 and 2.12.13 allows an attacker to craft a request that, once transmitted to a victim's Icinga Web, allows to embed arbitrary Javascript into it and to act on behalf of that user. This issue has been resolved in versions 2.11.5 and 2.12.3 of Icinga Web 2. As a workaround, those who have Icinga Web 2.12.2 may enable a content security policy in the application settings. Any modern browser with a working CORS implementation also sufficiently guards against the vulnerability.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Icinga Web 2to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.11.5 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Icinga Web 2to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.12.3 - Configuration
If running Icinga Web 2.12.2, enable a content security policy in the application settings as a workaround for the reflected XSS issue.
Icinga Web 2 Content Security Policy (enable CSP) = enabled (for Icinga Web 2.12.2 workaround) - Compensating control
Use a modern browser with working CORS implementation, which sufficiently guards against the vulnerability.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-27609?
CVE-2025-27609 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for JavaScript injection into Icinga Web 2.
How do I fix CVE-2025-27609?
To mitigate CVE-2025-27609, upgrade Icinga Web 2 to version 2.11.5 or later, or 2.12.13 or later.
What versions of Icinga Web 2 are affected by CVE-2025-27609?
CVE-2025-27609 affects Icinga Web 2 versions prior to 2.11.5 and 2.12.13.
What type of vulnerability is categorized under CVE-2025-27609?
CVE-2025-27609 is categorized as a client-side JavaScript injection vulnerability.
Can CVE-2025-27609 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2025-27609 can potentially allow attackers to execute malicious JavaScript, which could lead to data theft.