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Nagios Xi CVE-2024-54960

MEDIUM
SQL Injection (CWE-89)
2025-02-20 cve@mitre.org
6.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 3.15%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 3.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

A SQL Injection vulnerability in Nagios XI 2024R1.2.2 allows a remote attacker to execute SQL injection via a crafted payload in the History Tab component. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements. Never concatenate user input into SQL. Apply least-privilege database permissions.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. A SQL Injection vulnerability in Nagios XI 2024R1.2.2 allows a remote attacker to execute SQL injection via a crafted payload in the History Tab component. Affected products include: Nagios Nagios Xi.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.5 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

A SQL Injection vulnerability in Nagios XI 2024R1.2.2 allows a remote attacker to execute SQL injection via a crafted payload in the History Tab component.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using A SQL Injection vulnerability in Nagios XI 2024R1.2.2 should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2024-54960, a SQL injection vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. Exploitation could allow attackers to execute code or inject malicious input. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Moderate
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: deploy WAF rules, restrict network access, enable logging.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
3.2%
Top 13% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 3.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes

Priority Score

35
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +3
CVSS: +32
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2021-25298 HIGH POC
8.8 Feb 15

Nagios XI version xi-5.7.5 is affected by OS command injection. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is re

CVE-2021-25296 HIGH POC
8.8 Feb 15

Nagios XI version xi-5.7.5 is affected by OS command injection. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is re

CVE-2021-25297 HIGH POC
8.8 Feb 15

Nagios XI version xi-5.7.5 is affected by OS command injection. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is re

CVE-2021-25299 MEDIUM POC
6.1 Feb 15

Nagios XI version xi-5.7.5 is affected by cross-site scripting (XSS). Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerabili

CVE-2018-15708 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Nov 14

Snoopy 1.0 in Nagios XI 5.5.6 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP r

CVE-2018-8734 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Apr 18

SQL injection vulnerability in the core config manager in Nagios XI 5.2.x through 5.4.x before 5.4.13 allows an attacker

CVE-2018-8733 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Apr 18

Authentication bypass vulnerability in the core config manager in Nagios XI 5.2.x through 5.4.x before 5.4.13 allows an

CVE-2021-37343 HIGH POC
8.8 Aug 13

A path traversal vulnerability exists in Nagios XI below version 5.8.5 AutoDiscovery component and could lead to post au

CVE-2019-15949 HIGH POC
8.8 Sep 05

Nagios XI before 5.6.6 allows remote command execution as root. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is re

CVE-2018-8736 HIGH POC
8.8 Apr 18

A privilege escalation vulnerability in Nagios XI 5.2.x through 5.4.x before 5.4.13 allows an attacker to leverage an RC

CVE-2018-8735 HIGH POC
8.8 Apr 18

Remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability in Nagios XI 5.2.x through 5.4.x before 5.4.13 allows an attacker to execut

CVE-2013-6875 HIGH POC
7.5 Nov 26

SQL injection vulnerability in functions/prepend_adm.php in Nagios Core Config Manager in Nagios XI before 2012R2.4 allo

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