CVE-2023-53689

Nagios Fusion versions prior to 4.2.0 contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the license key configuration flow that can result in execution of attacker-controlled script in the browser of a user who follows a crafted URL. While the application server itself is not directly corrupted by the reflected XSS, the resulting browser compromise can lead to credential/session theft and unauthorized administrative actions.

CVSS v3 4.8 MEDIUM

4.8^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.7 / Impact : 2.7

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-fusion/	Release Notes
https://www.nagios.com/products/security/#fusion	Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-fusion-license-information-reflected-xss	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:nagios:fusion:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

06 Nov 2025, 18:21

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2025-10-30 22:15

Updated : 2025-11-06 18:21

NVD link : CVE-2023-53689

Mitre link : CVE-2023-53689

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-53689

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Products Affected

nagios

fusion

CWE

CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

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