How severe is CVE-2021-3273?

CVE-2021-3273 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-2021-3273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-3273?

CVE-2021-3273 affects Nagios Nagios Xi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-3273?

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-2021-3273 published?

CVE-2021-3273 was published on 2021-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-3273

CVE-2021-3273 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nagios Nagios Xi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Nagios Nagios Xi
Published: 2021-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nagios XI below 5.7 is affected by code injection in the /nagiosxi/admin/graphtemplates.php component. To exploit this vulnerability, someone must have an admin user account in Nagios XI's web system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-3273?: Nagios XI below 5.7 is affected by code injection in the /nagiosxi/admin/graphtemplates.php component. To exploit this vulnerability, someone must have an admin user account in Nagios XI's web system.
How severe is CVE-2021-3273?: CVE-2021-3273 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-2021-3273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-3273?: CVE-2021-3273 affects Nagios Nagios Xi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-3273?: 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-2021-3273 published?: CVE-2021-3273 was published on 2021-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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