CVE-2018-8734 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Nagios XI via the selInfoKey1 parameter, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-8734?
CVE-2018-8734 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Nagios Nagios Xi, published on 18 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the core config manager in Nagios XI 5.2.x through 5.4.x before 5.4.13 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the selInfoKey1 parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8734?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nagios Nagios Xi.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8734?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8734 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2018-8734 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-8734 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 5 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Nagios Nagios Xi
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r9pv-w7cx-x2rm.