CVE-2019-9167 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the xiwindow parameter in Nagios XI, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-9167?
CVE-2019-9167 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Nagios Nagios Xi, published on 28 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nagios XI before 5.5.11 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the xiwindow parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9167?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nagios Nagios Xi.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9167?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9167 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2019-9167 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9167 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nagios Nagios Xi
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gw73-7324-6mx9.