Vulnerability identifier: #VU36401

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15713

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Nagios XI
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: nagios.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to read and manipulate data.

Nagios XI 5.5.6 allows persistent cross site scripting from remote authenticated attackers via the stored email address in admin/users.php.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Nagios XI: 5.5.6

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External links
http://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-37

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.