CVE-2019-9165

Name: CVE-2019-9165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-28T19:29:02.543+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 5.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-9165 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SQL injection vulnerability in Nagios XI before 5.5.11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the API when using fusekeys and malicious user id.. EPSS estimates a 5.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in Nagios XI before 5.5.11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the API when using fusekeys and malicious user id.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

5.25%

91.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nagios	Nagios Xi	< 5.5.11

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152496/Nagios-XI-5.5.10-XSS-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://www.nagios.com/products/security/Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152496/Nagios-XI-5.5.10-XSS-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://www.nagios.com/products/security/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 28, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-9165?

SQL injection vulnerability in Nagios XI before 5.5.11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the API when using fusekeys and malicious user id.

How severe is CVE-2019-9165?

CVE-2019-9165 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9165?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-9165?

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Source: NVD / NIST