CVE-2019-9165 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the API using malicious user IDs, potentially compromising monitoring data 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-2019-9165?
CVE-2019-9165 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Nagios Nagios Xi, published on 28 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in Nagios XI before 5.5.11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the API when using fusekeys and malicious user id.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9165?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nagios Nagios Xi.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9165?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9165 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-2019-9165 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9165 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nagios Nagios Xi
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pq2p-q27v-h22p.