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CVE-2021-33179

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 4.29%

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CVE-2021-33179 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The general user interface in Nagios XI versions prior to 5.8.4 is vulnerable to authenticated reflected cross-site scripting. An authenticated victim, who accesses a specially crafted malicious URL, would unknowingly execute the attached payload.. EPSS estimates a 4.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The general user interface in Nagios XI versions prior to 5.8.4 is vulnerable to authenticated reflected cross-site scripting. An authenticated victim, who accesses a specially crafted malicious URL, would unknowingly execute the attached payload.

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
4.29%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NagiosNagios Xi< 5.8.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-33179?
The general user interface in Nagios XI versions prior to 5.8.4 is vulnerable to authenticated reflected cross-site scripting. An authenticated victim, who accesses a specially crafted malicious URL, would unknowingly execute the attached payload.
How severe is CVE-2021-33179?
CVE-2021-33179 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33179?
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