CVE-2025-60424

A lack of rate limiting in the OTP verification component of Nagios Fusion v2024R1.2 and v2024R2 allows attackers to bypass authentication via a bruteforce…

High · published October 27, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.6
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ The OTP verification in Nagios Fusion is like a revolving door with no security guard—an attacker can brute-force their way in without breaking a sweat! 🔓 Think of it as a popular restaurant where anyone can waltz in and yell their reservation name, bypassing the hostess entirely. Without a proper check, anyone could claim they belong and take a seat at the VIP table! This flaw allows attackers to exploit the lack of rate limiting to execute a brute-force attack, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive systems. If they succeed, they could monitor or manipulate server operations, putting your entire infrastructure at risk. Picture a sneaky intruder slipping into your control center while no one's watching—this could have serious repercussions!

Put simply

Think of it as a popular restaurant where anyone can waltz in and yell their reservation name, bypassing the hostess entirely. Without a proper check, anyone could claim they belong and take a seat at the VIP table! The vulnerability arises from a lack of rate limiting in the OTP verification process, meaning attackers can repeatedly attempt to guess OTPs without facing any blocks. This oversight could lead to unauthorized access to the system, compromising security.

What to do

This flaw allows attackers to exploit the lack of rate limiting to execute a brute-force attack, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive systems. If they succeed, they could monitor or manipulate server operations, putting your entire infrastructure at risk. Picture a sneaky intruder slipping into your control center while no one's watching—this could have serious repercussions! To protect your system, immediately update Nagios Fusion to version 2024R1.3 or 2024R2.1, where this issue is addressed. Additionally, implement rate limiting and monitoring to prevent brute-force attempts in the future. Regularly audit your security settings to ensure no other vulnerabilities are lurking! You've got this! By taking these steps, you're not just fixing a bug; you're bolstering your defenses like a true security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.6 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00715 · 53.2th percentile
Published
2025-10-27T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 OCT 00:00Z
    A lack of rate limiting in the OTP verification component of Nagios Fusion v2024R1.2 and v2024R2 allows attackers to bypass authentication via a bruteforce…
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