CVE-2020-15902

Name: CVE-2020-15902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-22T22:15:11.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 35.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15902 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Graph Explorer in Nagios XI before 5.7.2 allows XSS via the link url option.. EPSS estimates a 35.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Graph Explorer in Nagios XI before 5.7.2 allows XSS via the link url option.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

35.13%

98.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nagios	Nagios Xi	< 5.7.2

References

https://insinuator.net/2020/07/security-advisories-for-nagios-xi/Third Party Advisory
https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.nagios.com/products/security/Vendor Advisory
https://insinuator.net/2020/07/security-advisories-for-nagios-xi/Third Party Advisory
https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.nagios.com/products/security/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15902?

Graph Explorer in Nagios XI before 5.7.2 allows XSS via the link url option.

How severe is CVE-2020-15902?

CVE-2020-15902 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 35.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15902?

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-2020-15902?

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Source: NVD / NIST