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CVE-2011-10037: Nagios XI < 2011R1.9 XSS via xiwindow Variables Affecting Permalinks

Nagios XI versions prior to 2011R1.9 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) via the handling of xiwindow variables used to build permalinks in the web interface. Insufficient validation or escaping of user-supplied input may allow an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary script in the context of a victim's browser.

MediumCVSS 5.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Older versions of Nagios XI, a network monitoring tool, contain a flaw in how shareable links are built. An attacker who tricks a logged-in user into clicking a crafted link could run script in that user's browser session, potentially stealing access or altering what they see in the monitoring console. Organizations still running Nagios XI builds older than 2011R1.9 with the web interface reachable by authenticated users. Modern environments on supported Nagios XI releases are not affected. Exposure narrows further when the monitoring console is restricted to internal networks or hardened admin VLANs. Low to moderate priority. Patch during normal maintenance unless legacy Nagios XI is exposed to broader user populations or the internet, in which case accelerate the upgrade and tighten access controls. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Nagios XI to 2011R1.9 or any current supported release per vendor changelog.; Restrict Nagios XI web UI access to trusted administrative networks and VPN.; Enforce strong session controls and short cookie lifetimes for monitoring consoles..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.1 (4.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

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1CVSS vectors
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0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.1CVSS 4.0MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:NPrimary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

5.1Medium
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2011-10037Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone
Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
NagiosXI0unaffected
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CWE-79 · source CWE mapping

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.