CVE-2023-7317: Nagios XI · Missing Authorization
Affects Nagios XISource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.4 Critical.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 76% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios XI | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2023-7317, European organizations should prioritize upgrading Nagios XI to version 2024R1 or later, where the missing authorization flaw is fixed. Until the patch is applied, organizations should restrict access to the Web SSH Terminal interface by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules that limit access to trusted administrative IP addresses only. Disable or restrict the Web SSH Terminal feature if it is not essential for operations. Employ strong authentication and multi-factor authentication for Nagios XI administrative access to reduce risk from low-privileged attackers. Monitor logs for unusual access patterns or unauthorized attempts to use the terminal interface. Conduct regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests to detect potential exploitation attempts. Additionally, ensure that Nagios XI servers are isolated from public internet exposure and placed behind VPNs or secure gateways. Implement strict role-based access controls within Nagios XI to minimize privileges granted to users. Finally, maintain up-to-date backups and incident response plans to quickly recover from any compromise resulting from exploitation.
Description
Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1 contain a missing access control vulnerability via the Web SSH Terminal. A remote, low-privileged attacker could access or interact with the terminal interface without sufficient authorization, potentially allowing unauthorized command execution or disclosure of sensitive information.