Vulnerability · Published Aug 9, 2024 · Assigned by Zabbix
CVE-2024-22116Remote code execution within ping script
Critical 9.9
In plain English
A critical-severity code injection in Zabbix from Zabbix. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.6% (higher than 76% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.9Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)1.6%top 24.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
An administrator with restricted permissions can exploit the script execution functionality within the Monitoring Hosts section. The lack of default escaping for script parameters enabled this user ability to execute arbitrary code via the Ping script, thereby compromising infrastructure.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | zabbix | no fix listed | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-22116 |
| Debian:13 | zabbix | 1:7.0.0+dfsg-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-22116 |
| Debian:14 | zabbix | 1:7.0.0+dfsg-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-22116 |
| Ubuntu:25.10 | zabbix | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2024-22116 |
| Ubuntu:26.10 | zabbix | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2024-22116 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-94 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H