Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Nagios XI Web Interface
CVE-2016-15052

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

NagiOS

Status
Xi
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 October 2025

What is CVE-2016-15052?

Versions of Nagios XI prior to 5.2.4 are susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability affecting the Menu System of its web interface. This flaw arises from inadequate validation and escaping of user-supplied data, potentially allowing attackers to inject and execute malicious scripts within a user's browser session.

Affected Version(s)

XI 0 < 5.2.4

References

https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/
release-notespatch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-xss-via-me...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2016-15052 : Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Nagios XI Web Interface