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CVE-2024-14003

Nagios Xi remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 2.30%
  1. Published30 Oct 2025

Description

Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1.2 are vulnerable to remote code execution (RCE) through its NRDP (Nagios Remote Data Processor) server plugins. Insufficient validation of inbound NRDP request parameters allows crafted input to reach command execution paths, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying host in the context of the web/Nagios service.

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-2024-14003 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-14003 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.30%.

How severe is CVE-2024-14003?

CVE-2024-14003 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 2.30% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-14003?

Affected products include Nagios Xi.

How do I fix CVE-2024-14003?

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

How Secuno handles this

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