CVE-2023-7322: Nagios Log Server · Incorrect Authorization
Affects Nagios Log ServerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 64% 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:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation 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 Log Server | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Immediate mitigation involves upgrading Nagios Log Server to version 2024R1 or later, where the authorization checks have been corrected. Until an upgrade is possible, organizations should restrict API access to trusted users and networks using network segmentation and firewall rules. Implement strict role-based access controls (RBAC) and regularly audit user permissions to ensure minimal privilege principles are enforced. Monitor API usage logs for anomalous or unauthorized access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. Employ intrusion detection systems (IDS) tuned to detect unusual API calls or privilege escalation behaviors. Additionally, consider isolating the Nagios Log Server environment from less trusted networks and enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users with API access. Coordinate with Nagios support for any interim patches or workarounds. Finally, update incident response plans to include this vulnerability and prepare for potential exploitation scenarios.
Description
CVE-2023-7322 is a high-severity incorrect authorization vulnerability in Nagios Log Server versions prior to 2024R1. Authenticated users with limited privileges can exploit this flaw to access or modify data and perform actions beyond their authorization via the API. The vulnerability arises from improper authorization checks on API endpoints, allowing privilege escalation without requiring user interaction or elevated authentication. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the vulnerability's CVSS score of 8.7 indicates a significant risk. European organizations using Nagios Log Server for log management and monitoring could face data confidentiality and integrity breaches, as well as potential disruption of monitoring services. Mitigation requires prompt upgrading to version 2024R1 or later, strict API access controls, and monitoring of user activities. Countries with high adoption of Nagios products and critical infrastructure monitoring, such as Germany, France, and the UK, are particularly at risk. Given the ease of exploitation and the broad impact on data and system integrity, this vulnerability demands urgent attention from defenders.