CVE-2022-24716

Name: CVE-2022-24716
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-08T20:15:07.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 89.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24716 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Icinga Web 2 is an open source monitoring web interface, framework and command-line interface. Unauthenticated users can leak the contents of files of the local system accessible to the web-server user, including `icingaweb2` configuration files with database credentials. EPSS estimates a 89.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Icinga Web 2 is an open source monitoring web interface, framework and command-line interface. Unauthenticated users can leak the contents of files of the local system accessible to the web-server user, including `icingaweb2` configuration files with database credentials. This issue has been resolved in versions 2.9.6 and 2.10 of Icinga Web 2. Database credentials should be rotated.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

89.38%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Icinga	Icinga Web 2	>= 2.9.0, < 2.9.6

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171774/Icinga-Web-2.10-Arbitrary-File-Disclosure.html
https://github.com/Icinga/icingaweb2/commit/9931ed799650f5b8d5e1dc58ea3415a4cdc5773dPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Icinga/icingaweb2/security/advisories/GHSA-5p3f-rh28-8frwThird Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-05Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171774/Icinga-Web-2.10-Arbitrary-File-Disclosure.html
https://github.com/Icinga/icingaweb2/commit/9931ed799650f5b8d5e1dc58ea3415a4cdc5773dPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Icinga/icingaweb2/security/advisories/GHSA-5p3f-rh28-8frwThird Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-05Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24716?

How severe is CVE-2022-24716?

CVE-2022-24716 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 89.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24716?

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