CVE-2021-25297
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CVE-2021-25297 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Nagios XI version xi-5.7.5 is affected by OS command injection. The vulnerability exists in the file /usr/local/nagiosxi/html/includes/configwizards/switch/switch.inc.php due to improper sanitization of authenticated user-controlled input by a single HTTP request, which can lead to OS command injection on the Nagios XI server.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 58.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Nagios XI version xi-5.7.5 is affected by OS command injection. The vulnerability exists in the file /usr/local/nagiosxi/html/includes/configwizards/switch/switch.inc.php due to improper sanitization of authenticated user-controlled input by a single HTTP request, which can lead to OS command injection on the Nagios XI server.
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Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Nagios Xi | >= 5.5.6, <= 5.7.5 |
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161561/Nagios-XI-5.7.5-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170924/Nagios-XI-5.7.5-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/fs0c-sh/nagios-xi-5.7.5-bugs/blob/main/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.fastly.com/blog/anatomy-of-a-command-injection-cve-2021-25296-7-8-with-metasploit-module-andExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161561/Nagios-XI-5.7.5-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170924/Nagios-XI-5.7.5-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/fs0c-sh/nagios-xi-5.7.5-bugs/blob/main/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.fastly.com/blog/anatomy-of-a-command-injection-cve-2021-25296-7-8-with-metasploit-module-andExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-25297US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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