CVE-2023-40931: SQL Injection

Published Sep 19, 2023
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Updated

A SQL injection vulnerability in Nagios XI from version 5.11.0 up to and including 5.11.1 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ID parameter in the POST request to /nagiosxi/admin/bannermessage-ajaxhelper.php

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nagios Nagios XI>=5.11.0<5.11.2

Event History

Sep 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-40931?

CVE-2023-40931 is a SQL injection vulnerability in Nagios XI from version 5.11.0 up to and including 5.11.1.

2

How does CVE-2023-40931 affect Nagios XI?

CVE-2023-40931 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ID parameter in the POST request to /nagiosxi/admin/banner_message-ajaxhelper.php.

3

How severe is CVE-2023-40931?

CVE-2023-40931 has a severity score of 6.5, classified as medium.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2023-40931?

The CWE for CVE-2023-40931 is CWE-89, which stands for Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-40931?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-40931 on the following references: http://nagios.com, https://outpost24.com/blog/nagios-xi-vulnerabilities/, and https://www.nagios.com/products/security/.

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