Nagios Xi · Nagios Xi · CVE-2021-40345
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Nagios XI version 5.8.5
**Description**
An issue was discovered in the Manage Dashlets section of the Admin panel, where an administrator can upload ZIP files. A command injection, within the name of the first file in the archive, allows an attacker to execute system commands.
**Recommendations**
For Nagios XI version 5.8.5, consider restricting access to the Manage Dashlets section of the Admin panel to minimize the risk of exploitation. As a temporary workaround, avoid uploading ZIP files until a patch is available. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.