CVE-2018-8736
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
45.6 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Nagios XI 5.2.x through 5.4.x before 5.4.13 allows an attacker to leverage an RCE vulnerability escalating to root.
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-8736?
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Nagios XI 5.2.x through 5.4.x before 5.4.13 allows an attacker to leverage an RCE vulnerability escalating to root.
Is CVE-2018-8736 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-8736 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 45.6% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8736?
CVE-2018-8736 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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