Vulnerability Description
Privilege escalation in Nagios XI before 5.5.11 allows local attackers to elevate privileges to root via write access to config.inc.php and import_xiconfig.php.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Nagios Xi | < 5.5.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152496/Nagios-XI-5.5.10-XSS-Remote-Code-ExeThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/ProductRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.nagios.com/products/security/Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152496/Nagios-XI-5.5.10-XSS-Remote-Code-ExeThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/ProductRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.nagios.com/products/security/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-9166?
CVE-2019-9166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Privilege escalation in Nagios XI before 5.5.11 allows local attackers to elevate privileges to root via write access to config.inc.php and import_xiconfig.php.
How severe is CVE-2019-9166?
CVE-2019-9166 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-9166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nagios Nagios Xi.