CVE-2026-61552

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.90%

Last modified

CVE-2026-61552 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Icinga 2 is an open source monitoring system. From 2.4 until 2.14.9, 2.15.4, and 2.16.2, the /v1/objects API writes attacker-controlled template names into generated configuration without escaping them. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Icinga 2 is an open source monitoring system. From 2.4 until 2.14.9, 2.15.4, and 2.16.2, the /v1/objects API writes attacker-controlled template names into generated configuration without escaping them. An authenticated ApiUser with an objects/create/* permission can inject Icinga 2 DSL configuration, escape the intended object, create additional objects, and exceed the user's assigned privileges. This issue is fixed in versions 2.14.9, 2.15.4, and 2.16.2.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.90%

58.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Icingaicinga2>= 2.4, < 2.14.9; >= 2.15.0, < 2.15.4; >= 2.16.0, < 2.16.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-61552?
Icinga 2 is an open source monitoring system. From 2.4 until 2.14.9, 2.15.4, and 2.16.2, the /v1/objects API writes attacker-controlled template names into generated configuration without escaping them. An authenticated ApiUser with an objects/create/* permission can inject Icinga 2 DSL configuration, escape the intended object, create additional objects, and exceed the user's assigned privileges. This issue is fixed in versions 2.14.9, 2.15.4, and 2.16.2.
How severe is CVE-2026-61552?
CVE-2026-61552 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-61552?
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