Nagios XI up to 2024R1.4.1 systemd permission assignment

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Nagios XI up to 2024R1.4.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component systemd. Performing a manipulation results in permission assignment. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-34135. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Nagios XI up to 2024R1.4.1. This affects an unknown code of the component systemd. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission assignment vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-732. The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1.4.2 configure some systemd unit files with permission sets that were too permissive. In particular, the nagios.service unit had executable permissions that were not required. Overly permissive permissions on service unit files can broaden local attack surface by enabling unintended execution behaviors or facilitating abuse of service operations when combined with other weaknesses.

It is possible to read the advisory at nagios.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-34135 since 04/15/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2024R1.4.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at nagios.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2459). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Nagios Enterprises Nagios XI

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission assignment
CWE: CWE-732 / CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: XI 2024R1.4.2

Timelineinfo

04/15/2025 CVE reserved
10/31/2025 +199 days Advisory disclosed
10/31/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/08/2025 +8 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nagios.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-34135 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-34135
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-330663
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2459 - Nagios Enterprises Nagios XI: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 10/31/2025 07:43
Updated: 11/08/2025 05:14
Changes: 10/31/2025 07:43 (68), 10/31/2025 12:52 (7), 11/08/2025 05:14 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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