CVE-2023-7317CWE-862broken-access-control

CVE-2023-7317

High · published October 31, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A missing access control vulnerability in Nagios XI could let low-privileged attackers waltz right into your Web SSH Terminal! 🔥 Think of your Web SSH Terminal as a VIP lounge at a concert, where security is critical. If someone sneaks in without checking their credentials, they can cause chaos, just like an unauthorized user executing commands in your system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run commands that could harm your environment or expose sensitive information, potentially compromising your entire system. It's like having an uninvited guest who not only accesses your party but also destroys your decorations!

Put simply

Think of your Web SSH Terminal as a VIP lounge at a concert, where security is critical. If someone sneaks in without checking their credentials, they can cause chaos, just like an unauthorized user executing commands in your system. This vulnerability exists because the Web SSH Terminal lacks proper access controls. As a result, even low-privileged users can interact with the terminal, allowing unauthorized command execution and data exposure.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run commands that could harm your environment or expose sensitive information, potentially compromising your entire system. It's like having an uninvited guest who not only accesses your party but also destroys your decorations! Upgrade to Nagios XI version 2024R1 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your user privileges and ensure that strict access controls are enforced across your systems. You've got this! Secure your setup, and keep your systems running smoothly! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01660 · 76.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2025-10-31T02:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
nagios/nagios_xi< 20242024
References (3)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 OCT 21:47Z
    Nagios XI < 2024R1 Web SSH Terminal Missing Access Control
    cvelistv5