CVE-2026-2041 Details
Description
Nagios Host zabbixagent_configwizard_func Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Nagios Host. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the zabbixagent_configwizard_func method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-28250.
A command injection vulnerability has been identified in Nagios Host within the Zabbix Agent configuration wizard. This vulnerability allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, using the service account's privileges. The issue arises from inadequate validation of user-supplied input, which is improperly sanitized before being used in system calls.
Nagios has released a patch for this vulnerability. Users can refer to the Nagios XI Changelog for details on how to apply the update.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 25, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/nagios-xi-2026r1-0-1/ | [email protected] | ProductRelease Notes |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-073/ | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| nagios nagios xi | 2026 r1 |
CPE
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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 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 20, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |