CVE-2021-47698

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

07 Nov 2025, 12:55

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References () https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/ - () https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/ - Release Notes
References () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-xss-in-core-ui-views-url-handling - () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-xss-in-core-ui-views-url-handling - Third Party Advisory
First Time Nagios
Nagios nagios Xi
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : unknown
v3 : 5.4
CPE cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

06 Nov 2025, 20:15

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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. 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. (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

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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')