CVE-2024-24401
CWE-89Published: February 26, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
SQL Injection vulnerability in Nagios XI 2024R1.01 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the monitoringwizard.php component.
Risk Analysis
A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in the monitoringwizard.php component of Nagios XI 2024. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, resulting in a CVSS score of 9.8. It is a high-priority issue due to the potential for full system compromise.
This vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity, though no public exploit is currently known. It is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Update Nagios XI 2024 to the latest version to address this vulnerability. Sanitize all inputs processed by the monitoringwizard.php component.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-24401 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-24401 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts