CVE-2018-25122
Nagios XI < 5.4.13 Component Download Page RCE
Description
Nagios XI versions prior to 5.4.13 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in the Component Download page. The download/import handler used unsafe command construction with attacker-controlled input and lacked sufficient validation and output encoding, allowing an authenticated user to inject commands or otherwise execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the application service.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 30, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 5, 2025, 6:26 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Nagios XI to version 5.4.13 or later.
- Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates.
- Validate input for command execution.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2018-25122.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/ | Release Notes |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-component-download-page-rce | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2018-25122 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2018-25122
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 5.4.13 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/ Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-component-download-page-rce Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Nagios XI versions prior to 5.4.13 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in the Component Download page. The download/import handler used unsafe command construction with attacker-controlled input and lacked sufficient validation and output encoding, allowing an authenticated user to inject commands or otherwise execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the application service. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-component-download-page-rce