CVE-2023-40934 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated attackers with host escalation privileges can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Nagios XI via notification settings.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-40934?
CVE-2023-40934 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Nagios Nagios Xi, published on 19 Sep 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL injection vulnerability in Nagios XI 5.11.1 and below allows authenticated attackers with privileges to manage host escalations in the Core Configuration Manager to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the host escalation notification settings.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40934?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nagios Nagios Xi.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40934?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40934 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-2023-40934 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40934 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nagios Nagios Xi
Sources
Also known as GHSA-93c7-q3jp-mw37.