Review reviewHigh

CVE-2023-40934

nagios xi

A SQL injection vulnerability in Nagios XI 5.11.1 and below allows authenticated attackers with privileges to manage host escalations in the Core Configuration Manager to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the host escalation notification settings.

CVSS
7.2
EPSS
3.21%
86.9% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2023.09.20
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability3.21%
Technical severityCVSS 7.2

Vulnerability overview

A SQL injection vulnerability in Nagios XI 5.11.1 and below allows authenticated attackers with privileges to manage host escalations in the Core Configuration Manager to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the host escalation notification settings.

Affected product and versions

Product
nagios xi
Affected versions
< 5.11.2
Fixed versions
5.11.2

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that nagios xi and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-89
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