CVE-2016-15053
Nagios XI < 5.2.4 XSS via “My Reports” Listing
5.4CVSSMEDIUM
Description
Nagios XI versions prior to 5.2.4 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) via the “My Reports” listing of 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.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:LConfidentialityLow
I:LIntegrityLow
A:NAvailabilityNone
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Execution
Initial Access
References
Timeline
Published
Oct 30, 2025
Last Updated
Nov 5, 2025
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