CVE-2024-13994
Nagios XI < 2024R1.1.2 Allow Insecure Logins Missing Authorization
Description
Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1.1.2 contain a missing authorization control when the 'Allow Insecure Logins' option is enabled. Under this configuration, any user can create valid login credentials for other users without proper authorization. This can lead to unauthorized account creation, privilege escalation, or full compromise of the Nagios XI web interface depending on the target account.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 30, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 6, 2025, 4:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Nagios XI to version 2024R1.1.2 or later.
- Disable the 'Allow Insecure Logins' option if possible.
- Review and audit existing user accounts and permissions.
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-2024-13994.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/ | Release Notes |
| https://www.nagios.com/products/security/#nagios-xi | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-allow-insecure-logins-missing-authorization | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 06, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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) 2024 *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/ Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.nagios.com/products/security/#nagios-xi Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-allow-insecure-logins-missing-authorization 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 2024R1.1.2 contain a missing authorization control when the 'Allow Insecure Logins' option is enabled. Under this configuration, any user can create valid login credentials for other users without proper authorization. This can lead to unauthorized account creation, privilege escalation, or full compromise of the Nagios XI web interface depending on the target account. 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-862 Added Reference https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/ Added Reference https://www.nagios.com/products/security/#nagios-xi Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-allow-insecure-logins-missing-authorization