Nagios XI versions prior to 5.8.7 using embedded Nagios Core are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) via the Core UI’s Views URL handling (escape_string()). Insufficient validation or escaping of user-supplied input may allow an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary script in the context of a victim's browser.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/ | Release Notes |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-xss-in-core-ui-views-url-handling | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
07 Nov 2025, 12:55
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | () https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/ - Release Notes | |
| References | () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-xss-in-core-ui-views-url-handling - Third Party Advisory | |
| First Time |
Nagios
Nagios nagios Xi |
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| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 5.4 |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
06 Nov 2025, 20:15
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| Summary | (en) Nagios XI versions prior to 5.8.7 using embedded Nagios Core are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) via the Core UI’s Views URL handling (escape_string()). Insufficient validation or escaping of user-supplied input may allow an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary script in the context of a victim's browser. |
03 Nov 2025, 22:15
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2025-11-03 22:15
Updated : 2025-11-07 12:55
NVD link : CVE-2021-47698
Mitre link : CVE-2021-47698
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-47698
JSON object : View
Products Affected
nagios
- nagios_xi
CWE
CWE-79
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
