Nagios XI 5.7.5 HTTP Request windowswmi.inc.php os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Nagios XI 5.7.5. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /usr/local/nagiosxi/html/includes/configwizards/windowswmi/windowswmi.inc.php of the component HTTP Request Handler. Performing a manipulation results in os command injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-25296. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Nagios XI 5.7.5 (Log Management Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the file /usr/local/nagiosxi/html/includes/configwizards/windowswmi/windowswmi.inc.php of the component HTTP Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 02/16/2021. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-25296. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1202 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as attacked. By approaching the search of inurl:usr/local/nagiosxi/html/includes/configwizards/windowswmi/windowswmi.inc.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 01/18/2022 with a due date of 02/01/2022:

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There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Access: Public
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Timelineinfo

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02/16/2021 +29 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-25296 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-25296
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-169953
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108

Entryinfo

Created: 02/16/2021 09:12
Updated: 02/05/2025 07:57
Changes: 02/16/2021 09:12 (37), 03/01/2021 20:58 (2), 03/01/2021 21:05 (18), 04/22/2024 15:01 (26), 06/16/2024 20:17 (2), 07/24/2024 22:19 (1), 09/17/2024 05:18 (1), 02/05/2025 07:57 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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