CVE-2024-14006: Nagios XI < 2024R1.2.2 Host Header Injection
Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1.2.2 contain a host header injection vulnerability. The application trusts the user-supplied HTTP Host header when constructing absolute URLs without sufficient validation. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can supply a crafted Host header to poison generated links or responses, which may facilitate phishing of credentials, account recovery link hijacking, and web cache poisoning.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Nagios XIto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2024R1.2.2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-14006?
CVE-2024-14006 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for host header injection attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-14006?
To remediate CVE-2024-14006, upgrade Nagios XI to version 2024R1.2.2 or later.
What impact can CVE-2024-14006 have on my system?
CVE-2024-14006 can allow an unauthenticated attacker to exploit the host header injection vulnerability to craft malicious URLs.
Which versions of Nagios XI are affected by CVE-2024-14006?
CVE-2024-14006 affects Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1.2.2.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-14006?
No, CVE-2024-14006 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers.