CVE-2021-25296
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
93.6 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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/windowswmi/windowswmi.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 Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-01-18
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-02-01
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-02-15
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-25296?
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/windowswmi/windowswmi.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.
Is CVE-2021-25296 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2021-25296 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-02-01.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-25296?
CVE-2021-25296 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
Is CVE-2021-25296 affecting your environment?
Use isMalicious to check if any of your IPs or domains are associated with this vulnerability's IOCs.
No credit card required · 500 free checks/month · Free API key
Other 2021 vulnerabilities worth triaging
Ranked by exploit probability (EPSS).