CVE-2026-2041
Command Injection in Nagios zabbixagent_configwizard_func Enables RCE
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-02-24
Assigner: Zero Day Initiative
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| nagios | nagios_xi | 2026 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the Nagios Host software, specifically in the zabbixagent_configwizard_func method. It is a command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. The root cause is the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before it is used in a system call. Exploiting this flaw requires authentication.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the service account running the Nagios Host software. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized access, data manipulation, or disruption of services.
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