How severe is CVE-2024-22198?

CVE-2024-22198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-22198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22198?

CVE-2024-22198 primarily affects Nginxui Nginx Ui. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22198?

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.

Does CVE-2024-22198 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22198 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0301.

When was CVE-2024-22198 published?

CVE-2024-22198 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22198

CVE-2024-22198 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nginxui Nginx Ui with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0301
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Nginxui Nginx Ui
Published: 2024-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nginx-UI is a web interface to manage Nginx configurations. It is vulnerable to arbitrary command execution by abusing the configuration settings. The `Home > Preference` page exposes a list of system settings such as `Run Mode`, `Jwt Secret`, `Node Secret` and `Terminal Start Command`. While the UI doesn't allow users to modify the `Terminal Start Command` setting, it is possible to do so by sending a request to the API. This issue may lead to authenticated remote code execution, privilege escalation, and information disclosure. This vulnerability has been patched in version 2.0.0.beta.9.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22198?: Nginx-UI is a web interface to manage Nginx configurations. It is vulnerable to arbitrary command execution by abusing the configuration settings. The `Home > Preference` page exposes a list of system settings such as `Run Mode`, `Jwt Secret`, `Node Secret` and `Terminal Start Command`. While the UI doesn't allow users to modify the `Terminal Start Command` setting, it is possible to do so by sending a request to the API. This issue may lead to authenticated remote code execution, privilege escalation, and information disclosure. This vulnerability has been patched in version 2.0.0.beta.9.
How severe is CVE-2024-22198?: CVE-2024-22198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-22198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22198?: CVE-2024-22198 primarily affects Nginxui Nginx Ui. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22198?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-22198 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22198 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0301.
When was CVE-2024-22198 published?: CVE-2024-22198 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:nginxui:nginx_ui:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nginxui:nginx_ui:2.0.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nginxui:nginx_ui:2.0.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nginxui:nginx_ui:2.0.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nginxui:nginx_ui:2.0.0:beta4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nginxui:nginx_ui:2.0.0:beta4_patch:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nginxui:nginx_ui:2.0.0:beta5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nginxui:nginx_ui:2.0.0:beta5_patch:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nginxui:nginx_ui:2.0.0:beta6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nginxui:nginx_ui:2.0.0:beta6_patch:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nginxui:nginx_ui:2.0.0:beta6_patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nginxui:nginx_ui:2.0.0:beta7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nginxui:nginx_ui:2.0.0:beta8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nginxui:nginx_ui:2.0.0:beta8_patch:*:*:*:*:*:*

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