CVE-2018-15712
CVE-2018-15712 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nagios Nagios Xi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 49% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 49% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Nagios Nagios Xi
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Nagios XI 5.5.6 allows reflected cross site scripting from remote unauthenticated attackers via the host parameter in api_tool.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-15712?
- Nagios XI 5.5.6 allows reflected cross site scripting from remote unauthenticated attackers via the host parameter in api_tool.php.
- How severe is CVE-2018-15712?
- CVE-2018-15712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-15712 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 49% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-15712?
- CVE-2018-15712 affects Nagios Nagios Xi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-15712?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-15712 published?
- CVE-2018-15712 was published on 2018-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:5.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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