Vulnerability Description
The Manage Backgrounds functionality within NagVis versions prior to 1.9.29 is vulnerable to an authenticated path traversal vulnerability. Exploitation of this results in a malicious actor having the ability to arbitrarily delete files on the local system.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagvis | Nagvis | < 1.9.29 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nagvis.org/downloads/changelog/1.9.29Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.synopsys.com/blogs/software-security/cyrc-advisory-nagios-xiThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00000.html
- https://nagvis.org/downloads/changelog/1.9.29Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.synopsys.com/blogs/software-security/cyrc-advisory-nagios-xiThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-33178?
CVE-2021-33178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Manage Backgrounds functionality within NagVis versions prior to 1.9.29 is vulnerable to an authenticated path traversal vulnerability. Exploitation of this results in a malicious actor having the...
How severe is CVE-2021-33178?
CVE-2021-33178 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-33178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nagvis Nagvis.