CVE-2018-15711 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

Nagios XI 5.5.6 allows remote authenticated attackers to reset and regenerate the API key of more privileged users. The attacker can then use the new API key to execute API calls at elevated privileges.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nagios	Nagios Xi	5.5.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-37ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-37ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-15711?

CVE-2018-15711 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Nagios XI 5.5.6 allows remote authenticated attackers to reset and regenerate the API key of more privileged users. The attacker can then use the new API key to execute API calls at elevated privilege...

How severe is CVE-2018-15711?

CVE-2018-15711 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-15711?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nagios Nagios Xi.