CVE-2022-38249
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.72%
Last modified
CVE-2022-38249 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Nagios XI v5.8.6 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the MTR component in version 1.0.4.. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Nagios XI v5.8.6 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the MTR component in version 1.0.4.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/#5.8.7Vendor Advisory
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/#5.8.7Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-38249?
Nagios XI v5.8.6 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the MTR component in version 1.0.4.
How severe is CVE-2022-38249?
CVE-2022-38249 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38249?
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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