CVE-2020-5790
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.23%
Last modified
CVE-2020-5790 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site request forgery in Nagios XI 5.7.3 allows a remote attacker to perform sensitive application actions by tricking legitimate users into clicking a crafted link.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site request forgery in Nagios XI 5.7.3 allows a remote attacker to perform sensitive application actions by tricking legitimate users into clicking a crafted link.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Nagios Xi | 5.7.3 |
References
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-58Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-58Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-5790?
Cross-site request forgery in Nagios XI 5.7.3 allows a remote attacker to perform sensitive application actions by tricking legitimate users into clicking a crafted link.
How severe is CVE-2020-5790?
CVE-2020-5790 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5790?
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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