Arbitrary file upload in Nagios Nagios_xi

CVE-2020-36863

Nagios XI versions prior to 5.7.2 allow PHP files to be uploaded to the Audio Import directory and executed from that location. The upload handler did not properly restrict file types or enforce storage outside of the webroot, and the web…

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

EPSS: 0.013 (65.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36863?
CVE-2020-36863 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nagios Nagios_xi, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-10-30.
How severe is CVE-2020-36863?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.