CVE-2024-13986: Nagios XI < 2024R1.3.2 Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload Path Traversal RCE

Published Aug 28, 2025
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Updated

Nagios XI < 2024R1.3.2 contains a remote code execution vulnerability by chaining two flaws: an arbitrary file upload and a path traversal in the Core Config Snapshots interface. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file paths and extensions during MIB upload and snapshot rename operations. Exploitation results in the placement of attacker-controlled PHP files in a web-accessible directory, executed as the www-data user.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Nagios XI<2024R1.3.2
Nagios Nagios XI<2024
Nagios Nagios XI=2024-r1
Nagios Nagios XI=2024-r1.0.1
Nagios Nagios XI=2024-r1.1
Nagios Nagios XI=2024-r1.1.1
Nagios Nagios XI=2024-r1.1.2
Nagios Nagios XI=2024-r1.1.3
Nagios Nagios XI=2024-r1.1.4
Nagios Nagios XI=2024-r1.1.5
Nagios Nagios XI=2024-r1.2
Nagios Nagios XI=2024-r1.2.1
Nagios Nagios XI=2024-r1.2.2
Nagios Nagios XI=2024-r1.3
Nagios Nagios XI=2024-r1.3.1

Event History

Aug 28, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-13986?

CVE-2024-13986 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-13986?

To mitigate CVE-2024-13986, it is recommended to update Nagios XI to version 2024R1.3.2 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-13986?

CVE-2024-13986 is a remote code execution vulnerability resulting from an arbitrary file upload and path traversal issues.

4

Which versions of Nagios XI are affected by CVE-2024-13986?

CVE-2024-13986 affects versions of Nagios XI prior to 2024R1.3.2.

5

What causes the vulnerability CVE-2024-13986?

CVE-2024-13986 is caused by insufficient validation of file paths and extensions during MIB uploads and snapshot handling.

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