What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-22197?

CVE-2024-22197 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 3.1%.

Which versions of Nginx Ui are affected by CVE-2024-22197?

Organizations using Nginx-ui face notable risk from CVE-2024-22197, a command injection vulnerability rated CVSS 7.7.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-22197?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-22197. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 3.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-22197?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

Nginx Ui CVE-2024-22197

HIGH

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2024-01-11 security-advisories@github.com

GHSA-pxmr-q2x3-9x9m

Privilege Escalation RCE Information Disclosure Command Injection Nginx Nginx Ui Nginxui

7.7

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

7.7 HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 nvd

Patch available

PoC Detected

Nov 21, 2024 - 08:55 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 11, 2024 - 18:15 nvd

HIGH 7.7

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Nginx-ui is online statistics for Server Indicators Monitor CPU usage, memory usage, load average, and disk usage in real-time. The Home > Preference page exposes a small list of nginx settings such as Nginx Access Log Path and Nginx Error Log Path. However, the API also exposes test_config_cmd, reload_cmd and restart_cmd. While the UI doesn't allow users to modify any of these settings, it is possible to do so by sending a request to the API. This issue may lead to authenticated Remote Code Execution, Privilege Escalation, and Information Disclosure. This issue has been patched in version 2.0.0.beta.9.

AnalysisAI

Nginx-ui is online statistics for Server Indicators Monitor CPU usage, memory usage, load average, and disk usage in real-time. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. Nginx-ui is online statistics for Server Indicators Monitor CPU usage, memory usage, load average, and disk usage in real-time. The Home > Preference page exposes a small list of nginx settings such as Nginx Access Log Path and Nginx Error Log Path. However, the API also exposes test_config_cmd, reload_cmd and restart_cmd. While the UI doesn't allow users to modify any of these settings, it is possible to do so by sending a request to the API. This issue may lead to authenticated Remote Code Execution, Privilege Escalation, and Information Disclosure. This issue has been patched in version 2.0.0.beta.9. Affected products include: Nginxui Nginx Ui. Version information: version 2.0.0..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.