How severe is CVE-2021-36365?

CVE-2021-36365 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-36365 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36365?

CVE-2021-36365 affects Nagios Nagios Xi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36365?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-36365 published?

CVE-2021-36365 was published on 2021-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-36365

CVE-2021-36365 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nagios Nagios Xi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Nagios Nagios Xi
Published: 2021-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nagios XI before 5.8.5 has Incorrect Permission Assignment for repairmysql.sh.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36365?: Nagios XI before 5.8.5 has Incorrect Permission Assignment for repairmysql.sh.
How severe is CVE-2021-36365?: CVE-2021-36365 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-36365 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36365?: CVE-2021-36365 affects Nagios Nagios Xi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36365?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-36365 published?: CVE-2021-36365 was published on 2021-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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