CVE-2024-14004: Nagios XI < 2024R1.2 Privilege Escalation via NagVis Configuration (nagvis.conf)

Published Oct 30, 2025
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Updated

Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1.2 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability related to NagVis configuration handling (nagvis.conf). An authenticated user could manipulate NagVis configuration data or leverage insufficiently validated configuration settings to obtain elevated privileges on the Nagios XI system.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Nagios Nagios XI<2024R1.2
Nagios Nagios XI<2024
Nagios Nagios XI=2024-r1
Nagios Nagios XI=2024-r1.0.1
Nagios Nagios XI=2024-r1.0.2
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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Nagios XI to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2024R1.2

Event History

Oct 30, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:40 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-14004?

CVE-2024-14004 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-14004?

To fix CVE-2024-14004, upgrade Nagios XI to version 2024R1.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-14004?

Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1.2 are affected by CVE-2024-14004.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-14004?

CVE-2024-14004 is a privilege escalation vulnerability related to NagVis configuration handling.

5

Can authenticated users exploit CVE-2024-14004?

Yes, authenticated users can exploit CVE-2024-14004 by manipulating NagVis configuration data.

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