CVE-2023-7312: Nagios Fusion · XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting'
Affects Nagios FusionSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.2 Medium : upgrade to 4.2.0 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 62% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 4.2.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Nagios Fusion to 4.2.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios Fusion | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Upgrade Nagios Fusion to version 4.2.0 or later, where the vulnerability is patched with proper input sanitization.
- Restrict access to the Email Settings configuration interface strictly to trusted administrators to minimize the risk of malicious input.
- Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrative accounts to reduce the risk of credential compromise.
- Conduct regular audits of SMTP/email configuration changes to detect unauthorized modifications.
- Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block common XSS payloads targeting Nagios Fusion interfaces.
- Educate administrators on the risks of stored XSS and encourage cautious handling of configuration inputs.
- Monitor logs and user activity for unusual behavior indicative of attempted exploitation.
- If immediate upgrade is not feasible, consider applying input validation proxies or filters to sanitize email configuration inputs.
Description
CVE-2023-7312 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nagios Fusion versions prior to 4.2.0. It arises from improper input sanitization when configuring Email Settings, allowing attackers with high privileges to inject malicious JavaScript payloads. These payloads execute in the browsers of users who access the affected administrative UI pages. Exploitation requires authenticated access with privileges to modify SMTP/email settings, and user interaction is needed to trigger the payload. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.2, indicating medium severity. No known public exploits exist currently. European organizations using Nagios Fusion for IT infrastructure monitoring should prioritize patching to prevent potential compromise of administrative sessions and data.