CVE-2020-22427
CVE-2020-22427 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nagios Nagios Xi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Nagios Nagios Xi
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NagiosXI 5.6.11 is affected by a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. An authenticated nagiosadmin user can inject additional commands into a request. NOTE: the vendor disputes whether the CVE and its references are actionable because all technical details are omitted, and the only option is to pay for a subscription service where technical details may be disclosed at an unspecified later time
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-22427?
- NagiosXI 5.6.11 is affected by a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. An authenticated nagiosadmin user can inject additional commands into a request. NOTE: the vendor disputes whether the CVE and its references are actionable because all technical details are omitted, and the only option is to pay for a subscription service where technical details may be disclosed at an unspecified later time
- How severe is CVE-2020-22427?
- CVE-2020-22427 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-22427 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-22427?
- CVE-2020-22427 affects Nagios Nagios Xi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-22427?
- 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-2020-22427 published?
- CVE-2020-22427 was published on 2021-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:5.6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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