Vulnerability Description
Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1.1.3, under certain circumstances, disclose sensitive user account information (including API keys and hashed passwords) to authenticated users who should not have access to that data. Exposure of API keys or password hashes could lead to account compromise, abuse of API privileges, or offline cracking attempts. CVE-2024-13995 addresses a similar vulnerability with a potentially incomplete fix for the underlying problem in earlier versions.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Nagios Xi | < 2024 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/Release Notes
- https://www.nagios.com/products/security/#nagios-xiVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-api-keys-and-hashed-password-authThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-13998?
CVE-2024-13998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1.1.3, under certain circumstances, disclose sensitive user account information (including API keys and hashed passwords) to authenticated users who should not have ac...
How severe is CVE-2024-13998?
CVE-2024-13998 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-2024-13998?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nagios Nagios Xi.