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CVE-2020-6586

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 27.33%

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CVE-2020-6586 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Nagios Log Server 2.1.3 allows XSS by visiting /profile and entering a crafted name field that is mishandled on the /admin/users page. Any malicious user with limited access can store an XSS payload in his Name. EPSS estimates a 27.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Nagios Log Server 2.1.3 allows XSS by visiting /profile and entering a crafted name field that is mishandled on the /admin/users page. Any malicious user with limited access can store an XSS payload in his Name. When any admin views this, the XSS is triggered.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability
27.33%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NagiosNagios2.1.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6586?
Nagios Log Server 2.1.3 allows XSS by visiting /profile and entering a crafted name field that is mishandled on the /admin/users page. Any malicious user with limited access can store an XSS payload in his Name. When any admin views this, the XSS is triggered.
How severe is CVE-2020-6586?
CVE-2020-6586 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 27.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6586?
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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Source: NVD / NIST