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CVE-2023-53688

5.4 · MEDIUM

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.

Published Oct 30, 2025CWE-79EPSS 0.32%

Overview

CVE-2023-53688 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 30, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/Refwww.nagios.com/products/security/#nagios-xiRefwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-xss-and-csrf-via-hypermap-relay

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53688?

CVE-2023-53688 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 30, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53688?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-53688?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-53688?

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