CVE-2025-54957
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2024-54957 affects Nagios XI version 2024R1.2.2, involving an open redirect vulnerability on the Tools page that can be exploited by users with read-only permissions. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed to MITRE on February 27, 2025, and received initial analysis from NIST on July 7, 2025 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an open redirect flaw (CWE-601) that allows attackers to craft malicious links redirecting users to arbitrary external URLs without their consent. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.1 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, as assessed by CISA-ADP (NVD).

Impact

When exploited, this vulnerability enables attackers to redirect users to malicious external websites without their knowledge or consent. The impact is particularly concerning as it affects users with read-only permissions, potentially exposing them to phishing attacks or other malicious content (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Nagios has released security advisories and patches for this vulnerability. Users are advised to update to the latest version of Nagios XI beyond 2024R1.2.2 (Nagios Security).

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