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CVE-2018-10553: An issue was discovered in Nagios XI 5.4.13.

An issue was discovered in Nagios XI 5.4.13. A registered user is able to use directory traversal to read local files, as demonstrated by URIs beginning with index.php?xiwindow=./ and config/?xiwindow=../ substrings.

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Nagios XI 5.4.13 had an authenticated directory traversal issue. A normal registered user could potentially read local files through crafted application URLs, which may expose sensitive configuration or system data. The provided sources do not include a CVSS score, patch details, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where Nagios XI 5.4.13 is deployed and reachable by non-administrative registered users. Internet exposure raises concern, but authentication is required according to the CVE text. Broader version exposure is not established by the provided sources. Treat this as a confidentiality risk in monitoring infrastructure. Prioritize if Nagios XI is internet-accessible, shared with many users, or stores sensitive operational credentials. The incomplete severity data argues for prompt validation rather than emergency response absent exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Check Nagios vendor guidance for fixed versions or recommended workarounds.; Upgrade affected Nagios XI 5.4.13 systems if vendor guidance identifies a fixed release.; Restrict Nagios XI access to trusted networks and users..

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