CVE-2016-6209

Name: CVE-2016-6209
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-31T16:59:00.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6209 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nagios.. EPSS estimates a 1.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nagios.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.79%

75.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nagios	Nagios	All versions

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jun/20Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1346217Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jun/20Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1346217Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6209?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nagios.

How severe is CVE-2016-6209?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6209 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6209?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-6209?

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Source: NVD / NIST