CVE-2025-34298: log server (CVSS 8.8)

Description

Nagios Log Server versions prior to 2024R1.3.2 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the account email-change workflow. A user could set their own email to an invalid value and, due to insufficient validation and authorization checks tied to email identity state, trigger inconsistent account state that granted elevated privileges or bypassed intended access controls.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-281 CWE-281

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
nagios	log_server	< 2024
nagios	log_server	All
nagios	log_server	All
nagios	log_server	All
nagios	log_server	All
nagios	log_server	All
nagios	log_server	All
nagios	log_server	All

References

Other References

https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-log-server-2024r1/ https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-log-server-set-email-privilege-escalation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-34298? +

Nagios Log Server versions prior to 2024R1.3.2 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the account email-change workflow. A user could set their own email to an invalid value and, due to insufficient validation and authorization checks tied to email identity state, trigger inconsistent account state that granted elevated privileges or bypassed intended access controls. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-34298? +

CVE-2025-34298 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-34298? +

CVE-2025-34298 affects products from nagios, specifically: log_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-34298? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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