CVE-2016-2058
CWE-79Published: April 13, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Xymon 4.1.x, 4.2.x, and 4.3.x before 4.3.25 allow (1) remote Xymon clients to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a status-message, which is not properly handled in the "detailed status" page, or (2) remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an acknowledgement message, which is not properly handled in the "status" page.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-2058 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-2058 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts