CVE-2020-36869 Details
Description
Nagios XI versions prior to 5.7.5 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in the SNMP Trap Interface edit page. Exploitation requires an account with administrative privileges to access the affected interface. A user with administrative access could supply crafted input that is not properly sanitized, allowing SQL injection that may lead to unauthorized disclosure or modification of application data or execution of arbitrary SQL commands against the backend database.
A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in Nagios XI versions prior to 5.7.5. The issue resides in the SNMP Trap Interface edit page, where user input is not properly sanitized, allowing for the injection of malicious SQL commands. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires administrative privileges to access the affected interface. Successfully exploiting this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure or modification of application data, or execution of arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database.
Users can upgrade to Nagios XI version 5.7.5 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 31, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/ | [email protected] | Release Notes |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-sqli-via-snmp-trap-interface-edit-page | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-89 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| nagios nagios xi | < 5.7.5 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 30, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |