CVE-2023-48085
CriticalNagios XI before version 5.11.3 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the component command_test.php.
Published Dec 15, 2023 · Updated May 22, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-48085 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Nagios Xi.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Nagios Xi 5.11.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
76%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Nagios XI before version 5.11.3 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the component command_test.php.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios XiNagios | See advisory | 5.11.3 |
Patched Releases
Nagios Xi
5.11.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 15, 2023
Last updated
May 22, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Nagios XI before version 5.11.3 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the component command_test.php.
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.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Nagios Xi 5.11.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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