Is CVE-2021-25296 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-25296 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2021-25296 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2021-25296 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-25296?

CVE-2021-25296 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2021-25296

Published: January 18, 2022

EPSS:93.56%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.8th

Official Description

Nagios XI contains a vulnerability which can lead to OS command injection on the Nagios XI server.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Nagios XI OS Command Injection

Nagios XI contains a vulnerability which can lead to OS command injection on the Nagios XI server.

Added to KEV: 2022-01-18Federal patch deadline: 2022-02-01

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Nagios XI contains a vulnerability that can lead to OS command injection on the Nagios XI server. With an EPSS score of 0.93557 and inclusion in CISA's KEV, this vulnerability is highly likely to be exploited and is actively targeted.

This vulnerability has been observed under active exploitation in the wild. The flaw is remotely exploitable, allowing OS command injection.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches and updates for Nagios XI. Implement strong input validation and sanitize all user-supplied data.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-25296 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2021-25296 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.