CVE-2022-38250 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in Nagios XI allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the mib_name parameter, potentially exposing or altering data.

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-2022-38250?

CVE-2022-38250 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Nagios Nagios Xi, published on 7 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Nagios XI v5.8.6 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the mib_name parameter at the Manage MIBs page.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38250?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nagios Nagios Xi.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38250?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-38250 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-2022-38250 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-38250 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Nagios Nagios Xi vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8mff-48jp-39q5, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-38250.

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