CVE-2024-58272
Nagios Log Server < 2024R1 Stored XSS via Username
Description
Nagios Log Server versions prior to 2024R1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability where an attacker-supplied username containing JavaScript is stored and later rendered without proper encoding/escaping in admin or user-facing pages. When an authenticated victim loads the affected page, the browser executes the injected script in the victim's context.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 30, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 6, 2025, 4:34 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
- Apply the latest Nagios Log Server update.
- Verify that user input is properly encoded.
- Restrict administrative access to authorized personnel.
- Educate users about XSS risks.
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-2024-58272.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.nagios.com/changelog/#log-server-2024R1 | Release Notes |
| https://www.nagios.com/products/security/#log-server | Release Notes |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-log-server-stored-xss-via-username | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 06, 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:log_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2024 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.nagios.com/changelog/#log-server-2024R1 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.nagios.com/products/security/#log-server Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-log-server-stored-xss-via-username Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Nagios Log Server versions prior to 2024R1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability where an attacker-supplied username containing JavaScript is stored and later rendered without proper encoding/escaping in admin or user-facing pages. When an authenticated victim loads the affected page, the browser executes the injected script in the victim's context. 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/#log-server-2024R1 Added Reference https://www.nagios.com/products/security/#log-server Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-log-server-stored-xss-via-username