CVE-2021-37347
CVE-2021-37347 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nagios Nagios Xi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Nagios Nagios Xi
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Nagios XI before version 5.8.5 is vulnerable to local privilege escalation because getprofile.sh does not validate the directory name it receives as an argument.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-37347?
- Nagios XI before version 5.8.5 is vulnerable to local privilege escalation because getprofile.sh does not validate the directory name it receives as an argument.
- How severe is CVE-2021-37347?
- CVE-2021-37347 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-37347 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-37347?
- CVE-2021-37347 affects Nagios Nagios Xi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-37347?
- 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-2021-37347 published?
- CVE-2021-37347 was published on 2021-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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