CVE-2024-24401

SQL Injection vulnerability in Nagios XI 2024R1.01 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the monitoringwizard.php…

Critical · published February 26, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
46%
Percentile
98.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty payload could let an attacker execute arbitrary code in Nagios XI 2024R1.01 — talk about a serious security leak! 🔥 Think of it like a mischievous chef sneaking a dangerous ingredient into the recipe without anyone noticing. This SQL injection allows an attacker to manipulate the monitoringwizard.php component just like slipping a toxic spice into a dish, potentially ruining the entire banquet! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to complete control over your system by a remote attacker. They could execute arbitrary commands, access sensitive data, or disrupt your monitoring service — a nightmare scenario for any IT environment!

Put simply

Think of it like a mischievous chef sneaking a dangerous ingredient into the recipe without anyone noticing. This SQL injection allows an attacker to manipulate the monitoringwizard.php component just like slipping a toxic spice into a dish, potentially ruining the entire banquet! This SQL injection vulnerability in Nagios XI allows attackers to send specially crafted payloads to the monitoringwizard.php component, enabling remote code execution without proper authorization checks.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to complete control over your system by a remote attacker. They could execute arbitrary commands, access sensitive data, or disrupt your monitoring service — a nightmare scenario for any IT environment! Immediate action is required! Upgrade Nagios XI to the latest version to address this critical vulnerability. Additionally, review your input validation and prepared statements to prevent future SQL injection attacks. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.45884 · 98.8th percentile
Published
2024-02-26T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 FEB 00:00Z
    SQL Injection vulnerability in Nagios XI 2024R1.01 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the monitoringwizard.php…
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