CVE-2024-13996: Nagios XI · Insufficient Session Expiration
Affects Nagios XISource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.2 Critical : upgrade to 2024R1.1.3 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 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.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2024R1.1.3
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Nagios XI to 2024R1.1.3.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| NagiosXI | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
The primary mitigation is to upgrade Nagios XI to version 2024R1.1.3 or later, where the session invalidation issue has been fixed. Until the upgrade can be applied, organizations should implement compensating controls such as: enforcing shorter session timeouts to reduce the window of active sessions; monitoring and auditing active sessions for unusual or concurrent logins; implementing multi-factor authentication to reduce the risk of session hijacking; and educating users to log out of sessions explicitly after password changes. Additionally, network segmentation and strict access controls around Nagios XI servers can limit exposure. Regularly reviewing session management policies and conducting penetration tests focusing on session handling will help detect similar issues proactively. Organizations should also monitor threat intelligence feeds for any emerging exploits targeting this vulnerability.
Description
Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1.1.3 did not invalidate all other active sessions for a user when that user's password was changed. As a result, any pre-existing sessions (including those potentially controlled by an attacker) remained valid after a credential update. This insufficient session expiration could allow continued unauthorized access to user data and actions even after a password change.