Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1 contain a missing access control vulnerability via the Web SSH Terminal. A remote, low-privileged attacker could access or interact with the terminal interface without sufficient authorization, potentially allowing unauthorized command execution or disclosure of sensitive information.
PUBLISHED5.2CWE-862
Nagios XI < 2024R1 Web SSH Terminal Missing Access Control
Problem type
Affected products
Nagios
XI
< 2024R1 - AFFECTED
References
nagios.com
https://www.nagios.com/products/security/#nagios-xi
nagios.com
https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/
vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-web-ssh-terminal-missing-access-control
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