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Nginx Ui CVE-2024-22198

HIGH
Command Injection (CWE-77)
2024-01-11 security-advisories@github.com
7.1
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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GitHub Advisory PRIMARY
7.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

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CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
Low

Lifecycle Timeline

4
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 - 20:15 nvd
HIGH 7.1

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Nginx-UI is a web interface to manage Nginx configurations. It is vulnerable to arbitrary command execution by abusing the configuration settings. The Home > Preference page exposes a list of system settings such as Run Mode, Jwt Secret, Node Secret and Terminal Start Command. While the UI doesn't allow users to modify the Terminal Start Command setting, 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 vulnerability has been patched in version 2.0.0.beta.9.

AnalysisAI

Nginx-UI is a web interface to manage Nginx configurations. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 16.0%.

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 a web interface to manage Nginx configurations. It is vulnerable to arbitrary command execution by abusing the configuration settings. The Home > Preference page exposes a list of system settings such as Run Mode, Jwt Secret, Node Secret and Terminal Start Command. While the UI doesn't allow users to modify the Terminal Start Command setting, 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 vulnerability 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.

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CVE-2024-22198 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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