CVE-2024-58273: Nagios Log Server · Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Affects Nagios Log ServerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.5 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 20% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios Log Server | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately upgrade Nagios Log Server to version 2024R1.0.2 or later where this vulnerability is fixed. In the absence of an official patch, organizations should restrict local access to servers running Nagios Log Server, ensuring only trusted administrators have shell or command execution capabilities. Harden the Apache web user permissions by limiting its ability to execute shell commands or access sensitive files. Employ strict access controls and monitoring on systems hosting Nagios Log Server to detect any anomalous activities by the Apache user or backend shell user. Implement application whitelisting and use security modules like SELinux or AppArmor to constrain process capabilities. Regularly audit user privileges and system logs for signs of privilege escalation attempts. Additionally, segment monitoring infrastructure from general user environments to reduce the risk of initial local access. Finally, incorporate this vulnerability into incident response plans and conduct tabletop exercises to prepare for potential exploitation scenarios.
Description
CVE-2024-58273 is a high-severity local privilege escalation vulnerability in Nagios Log Server versions prior to 2024R1.0.2. It allows an attacker with the ability to execute commands as the Apache web user or backend shell user to escalate privileges to root on the host system. The vulnerability stems from incorrect privilege assignment (CWE-266), enabling unauthorized elevation of privileges without user interaction. Exploitation requires local access with limited privileges but no authentication bypass or user interaction. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running affected Nagios Log Server versions, especially in environments where the Apache user has command execution capabilities. European organizations using Nagios Log Server should prioritize patching to prevent potential root compromise. The CVSS 4.