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

Privilege Escalation Command Injection Information Disclosure Nginx RCE Nginx Ui

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

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

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.

CVE-2024-22197 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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