CVE-2018-8733Nagios Xi SQL Injection
Authentication bypass vulnerability in the core config manager in Nagios XI 5.2.x through 5.4.x before 5.4.13 allows an unauthenticated attacker to make configuration changes and leverage an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability.
Published Apr 17, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-8733 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Nagios Xi.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Nagios Xi 5.4.13.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
27%
Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
60/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
6
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Authentication bypass vulnerability in the core config manager in Nagios XI 5.2.x through 5.4.x before 5.4.13 allows an unauthenticated attacker to make configuration changes and leverage an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios XiNagios | See advisory | 5.4.13 |
Patched Releases
Nagios Xi
5.4.13
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 17, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisoryassets.nagios.com · CHANGES-5.TXT
- advisorygist.github.com · f0a93b5
- advisorynagios.com · change-log
- exploitblog.redactedsec.net · nagios.html
- exploitMSF nagios_xi_chained_rce_2_electric_boogaloo.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
Authentication bypass vulnerability in the core config manager in Nagios XI 5.2.x through 5.4.x before 5.4.13 allows an unauthenticated attacker to make configuration changes and leverage an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability.
Affected: Nagios Xi. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Nagios Xi 5.4.13.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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