CVE-2020-24899

Name: CVE-2020-24899
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-15T18:15:13.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 13.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24899 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Nagios XI 5.7.2 is affected by a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject additional commands into normal webapp query.. EPSS estimates a 13.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Nagios XI 5.7.2 is affected by a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject additional commands into normal webapp query.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

13.07%

95.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nagios	Nagios Xi	5.7.2

References

https://code610.blogspot.com/2020/08/postauth-rce-in-nagios-572.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://code610.blogspot.com/2020/08/postauth-rce-in-nagios-572.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24899?

Nagios XI 5.7.2 is affected by a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject additional commands into normal webapp query.

How severe is CVE-2020-24899?

CVE-2020-24899 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 13.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24899?

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-2020-24899?

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Source: NVD / NIST