CVE-2024-13986

8.8 HIGH
Published: August 28, 2025 Modified: November 04, 2025

Description

Nagios XI < 2024R1.3.2 contains a remote code execution vulnerability by chaining two flaws: an arbitrary file upload and a path traversal in the Core Config Snapshots interface. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file paths and extensions during MIB upload and snapshot rename operations. Exploitation results in the placement of attacker-controlled PHP files in a web-accessible directory, executed as the www-data user.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://theyhack.me/Nagios-XI-Authenticated-RCE
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://theyhack.me/Nagios-XI-Authenticated-RCE/
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Exploit Third Party Advisory

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.3%
79th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

nagios