Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in Nagios Log Server
CVE-2025-29471
Key Information:
- Vendor
Nagios
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 15 April 2025
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What is CVE-2025-29471?
CVE-2025-29471 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in Nagios Log Server, a monitoring and log management solution used by organizations to evaluate their IT infrastructure. This vulnerability enables a remote attacker to inject and execute arbitrary code by exploiting the Email field in the application. If successfully leveraged, the XSS flaw could compromise the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data, posing significant risks to organizations relying on Nagios for monitoring their environments.
Technical Details
The vulnerability exists in version 2024R1.3.1 of Nagios Log Server. Attackers can manipulate the Email input field, allowing them to execute payloads that potentially lead to malicious outcomes. Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities typically occur when an application fails to properly validate or sanitize user inputs, allowing harmful scripts to be executed on the user's browser. In the case of CVE-2025-29471, the potential for arbitrary code execution raises concerns about the overall security posture of systems using this log management product.
Potential Impact of CVE-2025-29471
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Data Breaches: An attacker can exploit the vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information logged in the Nagios system, leading to possible data leaks and compliance violations.
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System Compromise: By executing arbitrary code, an attacker may gain deeper control over the affected systems, enabling them to conduct further attacks, escalate privileges, or deploy additional malware.
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Reputation Damage: Organizations may suffer reputational harm as a result of breaches facilitated by this vulnerability, potentially eroding customer trust and impacting business relationships.
News Articles
VulDBCVE-2025-29471CVE-2025-29471 Nagios Log Server cross site scripting (EDB-52117)
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Nagios Log Server 2024R1.3.1. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-29471. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.