CVE-2024-14004 Nagios XI < 2024R1.2 Privilege Escalation via NagVis Configuration (nagvis.conf)

Q: What is CVE-2024-14004?

CVE-2024-14004 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nagios Nagios Xi, published on 30 Oct 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2024-14004 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-14004 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-14004?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-14004 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 8.7 Published 30 Oct 2025 Updated 30 Sep 2026

An authenticated user can escalate privileges on Nagios XI by manipulating NagVis configuration settings, requiring an upgrade to secure the system.

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-2024-14004?

CVE-2024-14004 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nagios Nagios Xi, published on 30 Oct 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1.2 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability related to NagVis configuration handling (nagvis.conf). An authenticated user could manipulate NagVis configuration data or leverage insufficiently validated configuration settings to obtain elevated privileges on the Nagios XI system.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-14004?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nagios Nagios Xi.

How do I fix CVE-2024-14004?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-14004 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-14004 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-14004 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-gc26-2m4x-94qw.