Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw lets a logged-in user turn Nagios XI Graph Explorer input into operating-system command execution. The main business risk is compromise of a monitoring platform, which often has broad infrastructure visibility. The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority monitoring-platform risk. It requires authentication, but public exploit references and potential remote code execution make delayed remediation risky, especially on exposed or widely shared Nagios XI deployments.
Technical view
Nagios XI Graph Explorer before version 1.3 has authenticated command injection in visApi.php through unsanitized parameters including host. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.6 with high privileges required and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Public exploit references exist.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Nagios XI uses the Graph Explorer component before 1.3 and authenticated users can reach the web interface. Internet-facing admin portals, shared monitoring accounts, or weak role separation increase practical risk.
Exploitation context
The bundle includes Metasploit, Exploit-DB, and Packet Storm exploit references, indicating public exploit availability. However, KEV is false and the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Affected-version evidence is partly sparse: the bundle says Graph Explorer before 1.3, while the affected object lists version 0 and defaultStatus unaffected. Do not infer broader Nagios products beyond Graph Explorer without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Nagios XI Graph Explorer to version 1.3 or later where applicable.
- Check Nagios or VulnCheck guidance for product-specific remediation details.
- Restrict Nagios XI access to trusted networks and administrators only.
- Review and remove unnecessary Nagios XI user accounts.
- Monitor for suspicious activity around Graph Explorer and visApi.php.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Nagios XI instances and confirm Graph Explorer component versions.
- Identify whether authenticated non-admin users can access Graph Explorer.
- Review web and application logs for unusual visApi.php requests.
- Confirm access controls limit Nagios XI to approved users and networks.
- Track this CVE against asset inventory until remediation is verified.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.6 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.6HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/nagios_graph_explorer.rbCVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23227CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://packetstorm.news/files/id/118705/CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://www.nagios.com/products/nagios-xi/CVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-network-monitor-graph-explorer-component-auth-command-injectionCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.