Vulnerability Description
Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1.0.1 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the System Profile component. The System Profile feature is an administrative diagnostic/configuration capability. Due to improper access controls and unsafe handling of exported/imported profile data and operations, an authenticated administrator could exploit this vulnerability to execute actions on the underlying XI host outside the application's security scope. Successful exploitation may allow an administrator to obtain root privileges on the XI server.
CVSS Score
HIGH
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-privilege-escalation-via-system-pThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-14009?
CVE-2024-14009 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1.0.1 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the System Profile component. The System Profile feature is an administrative diagnostic/configuration capability...
How severe is CVE-2024-14009?
CVE-2024-14009 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-14009?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nagios Nagios Xi.