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CVE-2025-34298

Nagios Log Server privilege escalation

8.8 HIGHEPSS 0.70%
  1. Published30 Oct 2025

Description

Nagios Log Server versions prior to 2024R1.3.2 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the account email-change workflow. A user could set their own email to an invalid value and, due to insufficient validation and authorization checks tied to email identity state, trigger inconsistent account state that granted elevated privileges or bypassed intended access controls.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Nagios Log Server< 2024 · 2024

Remediation

Fixed in
Nagios Log Server≥ 2024

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-34298 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-34298 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.70%.

How severe is CVE-2025-34298?

CVE-2025-34298 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-34298?

Affected products include Nagios Log Server.

How do I fix CVE-2025-34298?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Nagios Log Server 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.