CVE-2025-61789: Icinga DB Web hidden/protected custom variables are prone to filter enumeration

Published Oct 16, 2025
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Updated

Icinga DB Web provides a graphical interface for Icinga monitoring. Before 1.1.4 and 1.2.3, an authorized user with access to Icinga DB Web, can use a custom variable in a filter that is either protected by icingadb/protect/variables or hidden by icingadb/denylist/variables, to guess values assigned to it. Versions 1.1.4 and 1.2.3 respond with an error if such a custom variable is used.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Icinga DB Web<1.1.4, <1.2.3
Icinga Icinga DB Web<1.1.4
Icinga Icinga DB Web>=1.2.0<1.2.3

Event History

Oct 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-61789?

CVE-2025-61789 has been assessed as having a medium severity level due to potential unauthorized information exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-61789?

To address CVE-2025-61789, update Icinga DB Web to version 1.1.4 or 1.2.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-61789?

Any authorized user with access to Icinga DB Web versions prior to 1.1.4 and 1.2.3 is affected by CVE-2025-61789.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-61789?

CVE-2025-61789 is a vulnerability that allows an authorized user to exploit custom variables for unauthorized access.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-61789?

Currently, the recommended solution for CVE-2025-61789 is to upgrade to a patched version, as no workaround is provided.

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