CVE-2021-33177: SQL Injection
Published Oct 14, 2021
·Updated
The Bulk Modifications functionality in Nagios XI versions prior to 5.8.5 is vulnerable to SQL injection. Exploitation requires the malicious actor to be authenticated to the vulnerable system, but once authenticated they would be able to execute arbitrary sql queries.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Nagios Nagios XI<5.8.5
Event History
Oct 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2021-33177?
CVE-2021-33177 is a vulnerability in Nagios XI versions prior to 5.8.5 that allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries.
2
How severe is CVE-2021-33177?
CVE-2021-33177 has a severity score of 8.8 (high severity).
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What is the affected software for CVE-2021-33177?
The affected software for CVE-2021-33177 is Nagios XI versions prior to 5.8.5.
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Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-33177?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2021-33177 requires the malicious actor to be authenticated to the vulnerable system.
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How can CVE-2021-33177 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2021-33177, users should upgrade Nagios XI to version 5.8.5 or later.