Nagios XI - SQLi (CVE-2023-48084)
Description
Nagios XI before version 5.11.3 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the bulk modification tool.
psychologyCrowdSec Analysis
CVE-2023-48084 is a critical vulnerability affecting Nagios XI, where improper input handling in an administrative interface leads to SQL injection through the bulk modification tool.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 7th of April 2025.
Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2023-48084 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. Data from the CrowdSec community also indicates a gradual decrease in attacks targeting CVE-2023-48084. While still present in the wild, exploitation levels have dropped noticeably week-over-week. This may signal that the vulnerability is becoming less relevant or that defenses are improving fast enough for attackers to lose interest.
Observed exploitation attempts often involve requests targeting URLs matching /nagiosxi/index.php/admin/banner_message-ajaxhelper.php.
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CVE Published | 2023-12-14 |
| Rule Released | 2025-04-07 |
| CrowdSec First Seen | 2025-04-07 |