# CVE-2018-17146: A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Nagios XI before 5.5.4 via the 'name' parameter within the Account Information page.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2019-06-19 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Nagios XI before 5.5.4 via the 'name' parameter within the Account Information page. Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the auto login admin management page.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://assets.nagios.com/downloads/nagiosxi/CHANGES-5.TXT

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