Command Injection Vulnerability in Nagios XI Network Monitor by Nagios
CVE-2012-10029

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

NagiOS Enterprises

Status
NagiOS Xi Graph Explorer
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 65%

What is CVE-2012-10029?

Nagios XI Network Monitor, specifically versions prior to 1.3 of the Graph Explorer component, is susceptible to a command injection vulnerability. This flaw arises from unvalidated input parameters in visApi.php, allowing authenticated users to inject system commands. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized remote code execution, posing significant risks to network security.

Affected Version(s)

Nagios XI Graph Explorer * < 1.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2012-10029 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2012-10029 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2012-10029 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23227
exploit
https://packetstorm.news/files/id/118705/
exploit

EPSS Score

65% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V4

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Daniel Compton
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CVE-2012-10029 : Command Injection Vulnerability in Nagios XI Network Monitor by Nagios