CVE-2018-8734
CriticalPublic exploitSQL injection vulnerability in the core config manager in Nagios XI 5.2.x through 5.4.x before 5.4.13 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the selInfoKey1 parameter.
Published Apr 17, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-8734 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 54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Nagios Xi 5.4.13.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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)
54%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
SQL injection vulnerability in the core config manager in Nagios XI 5.2.x through 5.4.x before 5.4.13 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the selInfoKey1 parameter.
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
- advisoryhttps://assets.nagios.com/downloads/nagiosxi/CHANGES-5.TXT
- advisoryhttps://gist.github.com/caleBot/f0a93b5a98574393e0139104eacc2d0f
- advisoryhttps://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/
- exploithttps://blog.redactedsec.net/exploits/2018/04/26/nagios.html
- exploitMSF nagios_xi_chained_rce_2_electric_boogaloo.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
SQL injection vulnerability in the core config manager in Nagios XI 5.2.x through 5.4.x before 5.4.13 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the selInfoKey1 parameter.
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 it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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