How severe is CVE-2024-13998?

CVE-2024-13998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-13998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-13998?

CVE-2024-13998 primarily affects Nagios Nagios Xi. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13998?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-13998 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-13998 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55064.

When was CVE-2024-13998 published?

CVE-2024-13998 was published on 2025-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-13998

CVE-2024-13998 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nagios Nagios Xi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-497.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v4: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-55064
Weakness: CWE-497
Affected product: Nagios Nagios Xi
Published: 2025-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1.1.3, under certain circumstances, disclose sensitive user account information (including API keys and hashed passwords) to authenticated users who should not have access to that data. Exposure of API keys or password hashes could lead to account compromise, abuse of API privileges, or offline cracking attempts. CVE-2024-13995 addresses a similar vulnerability with a potentially incomplete fix for the underlying problem in earlier versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-13998?: Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1.1.3, under certain circumstances, disclose sensitive user account information (including API keys and hashed passwords) to authenticated users who should not have access to that data. Exposure of API keys or password hashes could lead to account compromise, abuse of API privileges, or offline cracking attempts. CVE-2024-13995 addresses a similar vulnerability with a potentially incomplete fix for the underlying problem in earlier versions.
How severe is CVE-2024-13998?: CVE-2024-13998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-13998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-13998?: CVE-2024-13998 primarily affects Nagios Nagios Xi. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13998?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-13998 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-13998 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55064.
When was CVE-2024-13998 published?: CVE-2024-13998 was published on 2025-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:2024:r1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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