CVE-2021-33177 SQL injection in Nagios XI
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the Bulk Modifications feature in Nagios XI, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-33177?
CVE-2021-33177 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Nagios Nagios Xi, published on 14 Oct 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Bulk Modifications functionality in Nagios XI versions prior to 5.8.5 is vulnerable to SQL injection. Exploitation requires the malicious actor to be authenticated to the vulnerable system, but once authenticated they would be able to execute arbitrary sql queries.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-33177?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nagios Nagios Xi.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33177?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-33177 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-2021-33177 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-33177 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nagios Nagios Xi
Sources
Also known as GHSA-24m7-qjg5-vgqc.