CVE-2021-38156
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 88.94%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38156 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In Nagios XI before 5.8.6, XSS exists in the dashboard page (/dashboards/#) when administrative users attempt to edit a dashboard.. EPSS estimates a 88.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Nagios XI before 5.8.6, XSS exists in the dashboard page (/dashboards/#) when administrative users attempt to edit a dashboard.
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 | Nagios Xi | < 5.8.6 |
References
- https://raxis.com/blog/cve-2021-38156Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://raxis.com/blog/cve-2021-38156Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38156?
In Nagios XI before 5.8.6, XSS exists in the dashboard page (/dashboards/#) when administrative users attempt to edit a dashboard.
How severe is CVE-2021-38156?
CVE-2021-38156 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 88.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38156?
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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