CVE-2020-16157
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 14.41%
Last modified
CVE-2020-16157 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A Stored XSS vulnerability exists in Nagios Log Server before 2.1.7 via the Notification Methods -> Email Users menu.. EPSS estimates a 14.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Stored XSS vulnerability exists in Nagios Log Server before 2.1.7 via the Notification Methods -> Email Users menu.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Log Server | < 2.1.7 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158992/Nagios-Log-Server-2.1.6-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.getastra.com/blog/911/stored-xss-vulnerability-nagios-log-server/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.jinsonvarghese.com/stored-xss-vulnerability-in-nagios-log-server/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-log-server/change-log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158992/Nagios-Log-Server-2.1.6-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.getastra.com/blog/911/stored-xss-vulnerability-nagios-log-server/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.jinsonvarghese.com/stored-xss-vulnerability-in-nagios-log-server/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-log-server/change-log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-16157?
A Stored XSS vulnerability exists in Nagios Log Server before 2.1.7 via the Notification Methods -> Email Users menu.
How severe is CVE-2020-16157?
CVE-2020-16157 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 14.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16157?
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.
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