CVE-2021-3273: Code Injection

Published Feb 25, 2021
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Updated

Nagios XI below 5.7 is affected by code injection in the /nagiosxi/admin/graphtemplates.php component. To exploit this vulnerability, someone must have an admin user account in Nagios XI's web system.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nagios Nagios XI<5.7

Event History

Feb 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:32 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Nagios XI vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Nagios XI vulnerability is CVE-2021-3273.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-3273?

CVE-2021-3273 has a severity level of critical, with a CVSS score of 7.2.

3

Which version of Nagios XI is affected by CVE-2021-3273?

Nagios XI versions below 5.7 are affected by CVE-2021-3273.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-3273?

Exploiting CVE-2021-3273 allows an attacker with an admin user account to inject malicious code into the /nagiosxi/admin/graphtemplates.php component of Nagios XI.

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability in Nagios XI?

To mitigate CVE-2021-3273, it is recommended to update Nagios XI to version 5.7 or higher.

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