CVE-2020-16157: nagios log_server Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 5.4v3.1MediumModified
Published 30-07-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-16157 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in nagios log_server. EPSS estimates a 14.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
5.4/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
14.41%
0%100%
Medium · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 30-07-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A Stored XSS vulnerability exists in Nagios Log Server before 2.1.7 via the Notification Methods -> Email Users menu.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 5.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesSingle source
Low 3.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
14.41%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
97%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 14.41% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score14.41%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (packetstormsecurity.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Nagios1 product
- log_server< 2.1.7
1 vendor · 1 product
References
4 links- www.getastra.com/blog/911/stored-xss-vulnerability-nagios-log-server/X Refsource MISCThird Party Advisory
- www.jinsonvarghese.com/stored-xss-vulnerability-in-nagios-log-server/X Refsource MISCThird Party Advisory
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/158992/Nagios-Log-Server-2.1.6-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlX Refsource MISCBroken LinkExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry