CVE-2020-10820

Name: CVE-2020-10820
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-22T20:15:11.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 30.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10820 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Nagios XI 5.6.11 allows XSS via the includes/components/ldap_ad_integration/ password parameter.. EPSS estimates a 30.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Nagios XI 5.6.11 allows XSS via the includes/components/ldap_ad_integration/ password parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

30.12%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nagios	Nagios Xi	5.6.11

References

https://code610.blogspot.com/2020/03/nagios-5611-xssd.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://code610.blogspot.com/2020/03/nagios-5611-xssd.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10820?

Nagios XI 5.6.11 allows XSS via the includes/components/ldap_ad_integration/ password parameter.

How severe is CVE-2020-10820?

CVE-2020-10820 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 30.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10820?

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-2020-10820?

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Source: NVD / NIST