CVE-2024-22120
HighExploitedPublic exploitZabbix server can perform command execution for configured scripts.
Published May 17, 2024 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-22120, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-22120
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-22120 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Zabbix.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Mar 19, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Zabbix 1:6.0.29+dfsg-1, Zabbix 6.4.14-r0, Zabbix 6.4.15-r0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
77%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Zabbix server can perform command execution for configured scripts. After command is executed, audit entry is added to "Audit Log". Due to "clientip" field is not sanitized, it is possible to injection SQL into "clientip" and exploit time based blind SQL injection.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 19, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
31 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ZabbixZabbix | 7.0.0-alpha1, 7.0.0-alpha2, 7.0.0-alpha3, 7.0.0-alpha4, 7.0.0-alpha5, 7.0.0-alpha6, 7.0.0-alpha7, 7.0.0-alpha8 | 6.0.28 |
Patched Releases
Zabbix
1:6.0.29+dfsg-1, 6.4.14-r0, 6.4.15-r0, 6.0.28
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 17, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 19, 2025
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Zabbix server can perform command execution for configured scripts.
Affected: Zabbix versions 7.0.0-alpha1, 7.0.0-alpha2, 7.0.0-alpha3, 7.0.0-alpha4, 7.0.0-alpha5, 7.0.0-alpha6, 7.0.0-alpha7, 7.0.0-alpha8. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Mar 19, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Zabbix 1:6.0.29+dfsg-1, Zabbix 6.4.14-r0, Zabbix 6.4.15-r0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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