CVE-2018-10554 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability has been found in Nagios XI 5.4.13 that allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through cross-site request forgery (CSRF).

Understanding CVE-2018-10554

This CVE identifies multiple areas in Nagios XI 5.4.13 that are susceptible to XSS attacks via CSRF.

What is CVE-2018-10554?

The vulnerability in Nagios XI 5.4.13 enables attackers to execute XSS attacks using CSRF in various components and files within the system.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10554

The vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access and data manipulation through XSS attacks, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10554

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The issue in Nagios XI 5.4.13 allows for XSS exploitation via CSRF in multiple areas, including the Schedule New Report screen, downtime.php file, ajaxhelper.php function, ajax_handler.php file, and deploynotification.php file.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Nagios XI 5.4.13
Vendor: N/A
Versions: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerabilities can be exploited through the hour, minute, or ampm parameter in the Schedule New Report screen, the opts or background parameter in ajaxhelper.php, the i[] array parameter in ajax_handler.php, and the title parameter in deploynotification.php.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2018-10554 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
Implement input validation to prevent XSS attacks.
Monitor and restrict user input to mitigate CSRF risks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and security awareness.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Nagios.