CVE-2018-15709
CVE-2018-15709 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nagios Nagios Xi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Nagios Nagios Xi
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Nagios XI 5.5.6 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-15709?
- Nagios XI 5.5.6 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP request.
- How severe is CVE-2018-15709?
- CVE-2018-15709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-15709 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-15709?
- CVE-2018-15709 affects Nagios Nagios Xi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-15709?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-15709 published?
- CVE-2018-15709 was published on 2018-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:5.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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