CVE-2023-53688
Nagios XI < 5.11.3 XSS & CSRF via Hypermap Replay
Description
Nagios XI versions prior to 5.11.3 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) and cross-site request forgery (CSRF) via the Hypermap Replay component. An attacker can submit crafted input that is not properly validated or escaped, allowing injection of malicious script that executes in the context of a victim's browser (XSS). Additionally, the component does not enforce sufficient anti-CSRF protections on state-changing operations, enabling an attacker to induce authenticated users to perform unwanted actions.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 30, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 5, 2025, 6:21 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Nagios XI to version 5.11.3 or later.
- Apply available security patches from the vendor.
- Validate input and escape output in Hypermap Replay.
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-2023-53688.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/ | Release Notes |
| https://www.nagios.com/products/security/#nagios-xi | Release Notes |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-xss-and-csrf-via-hypermap-relay | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-53688 is
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weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 5.11.3 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/ Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.nagios.com/products/security/#nagios-xi Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-xss-and-csrf-via-hypermap-relay Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Nagios XI versions prior to 5.11.3 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) and cross-site request forgery (CSRF) via the Hypermap Replay component. An attacker can submit crafted input that is not properly validated or escaped, allowing injection of malicious script that executes in the context of a victim's browser (XSS). Additionally, the component does not enforce sufficient anti-CSRF protections on state-changing operations, enabling an attacker to induce authenticated users to perform unwanted actions. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/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-352 Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/ Added Reference https://www.nagios.com/products/security/#nagios-xi Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-xss-and-csrf-via-hypermap-relay