CVE-2021-47689
Nagios XI < 5.8.0 Core Config Manager (CCM) XSS via Templates Pages
Description
The Core Config Manager (CCM) in Nagios XI versions prior to CCM 3.1.0 / Nagios XI 5.8.0 contais a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Templates pages, specifically in the UI logic that renders and handles the Active/Actions buttons. 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.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 30, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 30, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Nagios XI to version 5.8.0 or later.
- Update the Core Config Manager to version 3.1.0 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2021-47689.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/ | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-ccm-xss-via-templates-pages |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Core Config Manager (CCM) in Nagios XI versions prior to CCM 3.1.0 / Nagios XI 5.8.0 contais a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Templates pages, specifically in the UI logic that renders and handles the Active/Actions buttons. 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-ccm-xss-via-templates-pages