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CVE-2018-17146

Status: ModifiedMedium (5.4)—

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Nagios XI before 5.5.4 via the 'name' parameter within the Account Information page. Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the auto login admin management page.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (1)

Nagios — Nagios XI

CWEs

References

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