CVE-2021-26024

Name: CVE-2021-26024
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-03T22:15:12.063+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 19.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-26024 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Favorites component before 1.0.2 for Nagios XI 5.8.0 is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference: it is possible to create favorites for any other user account.. EPSS estimates a 19.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Favorites component before 1.0.2 for Nagios XI 5.8.0 is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference: it is possible to create favorites for any other user account.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

19.02%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nagios	Favorites	< 1.0.2

References

https://www.nagios.com/products/security/Vendor Advisory
https://www.nagios.com/products/security/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-26024?

The Favorites component before 1.0.2 for Nagios XI 5.8.0 is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference: it is possible to create favorites for any other user account.

How severe is CVE-2021-26024?

CVE-2021-26024 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 19.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26024?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST