CVE-2020-36856 - CVE House
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Status published Critical CVE-2020-36856

Nagios XI < 5.6.14 Authenticated RCE command_test.php via address

Vulnerability Description

Nagios XI versions prior to 5.6.14 contain an authenticated remote command execution vulnerability in the CCM command_test.php script. Insufficient validation of the `address` parameter allows an authenticated user with access to the Core Config Manager to inject shell metacharacters that are incorporated into backend command invocations. Successful exploitation enables arbitrary command execution with the privileges of the Nagios XI web application user and may be leveraged to execute commands on the underlying XI host, modify system configuration, or fully compromise the host.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • IBM X-Force Exchange

Affected Vendor

Affected Software

XI
Vulnerable Versions:
0

Timeline

Official Publish: October 30th, 2025
Last Modified: November 17th, 2025
Added to House: July 21st, 2026

CVSS Vectors

Weaknesses (CWE)