CVE-2024-13986
Nagios XI Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload Path Traversal RCE
Description
Nagios XI < 2024R1.3.2 contains a remote code execution vulnerability by chaining two flaws: an arbitrary file upload and a path traversal in the Core Config Snapshots interface. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file paths and extensions during MIB upload and snapshot rename operations. Exploitation results in the placement of attacker-controlled PHP files in a web-accessible directory, executed as the www-data user.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 28, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 9, 2025, 6:40 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Nagios XI to version 2024R1.3.2 or later.
- Apply relevant security patches provided by the vendor.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-13986.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://theyhack.me/Nagios-XI-Authenticated-RCE | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.nagios.com/changelog/ | Release Notes |
| https://www.nagios.com/products/security/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://theyhack.me/Nagios-XI-Authenticated-RCE/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added CWE CWE-434 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2024 *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.3:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://theyhack.me/Nagios-XI-Authenticated-RCE Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://theyhack.me/Nagios-XI-Authenticated-RCE/ Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.nagios.com/changelog/ Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.nagios.com/products/security/ Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://theyhack.me/Nagios-XI-Authenticated-RCE/ -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Nagios XI < 2024R1.3.2 contains a remote code execution vulnerability by chaining two flaws: an arbitrary file upload and a path traversal in the Core Config Snapshots interface. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file paths and extensions during MIB upload and snapshot rename operations. Exploitation results in the placement of attacker-controlled PHP files in a web-accessible directory, executed as the www-data user. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-22 Added CWE CWE-434 Added Reference https://theyhack.me/Nagios-XI-Authenticated-RCE Added Reference https://www.nagios.com/changelog/ Added Reference https://www.nagios.com/products/security/