CVE-2018-8734

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…

published April 18, 2018

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.0th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
54%
Percentile
99.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection is hiding in Nagios XI's core config manager! Just by manipulating the `selInfoKey1` parameter, an attacker could run arbitrary SQL commands. 😱 Think of it like a restaurant where someone could slide a note through the kitchen pass, instructing the chef to add extra ingredients to any dish—without the waitstaff ever noticing! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify records, or even take complete control of the database. This could lead to severe disruptions and data breaches, impacting your monitoring systems and organizational integrity.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where someone could slide a note through the kitchen pass, instructing the chef to add extra ingredients to any dish—without the waitstaff ever noticing! This SQL injection vulnerability in Nagios XI versions 5.2.x through 5.4.x before 5.4.13 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the `selInfoKey1` parameter, bypassing expected input validation.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify records, or even take complete control of the database. This could lead to severe disruptions and data breaches, impacting your monitoring systems and organizational integrity. To mitigate this risk, upgrade to Nagios XI version 5.4.13 or later as soon as possible. Additionally, review your system’s input validation practices and consider implementing prepared statements to prevent future SQL injection vulnerabilities. You've got this! Update your Nagios XI and tighten those security measures to keep your systems safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.53759 · 99.0th percentile
Published
2018-04-18T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 APR 00:00Z
    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…
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