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CVE-2024-13994

Nagios Xi broken access control

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.92%
  1. Published30 Oct 2025

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Nagios Xi< 2024 · 2024

Remediation

Fixed in
Nagios Xi≥ 2024

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-13994 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-13994 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.92%.

How severe is CVE-2024-13994?

CVE-2024-13994 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-13994?

Affected products include Nagios Xi.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13994?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Nagios Xi 2024 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.