Vulnerability Description
Creation of a Temporary Directory with Insecure Permissions in Nagios XI 5.7.5 and earlier allows for Privilege Escalation via creation of symlinks, which are mishandled in getprofile.sh.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Nagios Xi | <= 5.7.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162783/Nagios-XI-Fusion-Privilege-EscalatioThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://skylightcyber.com/2021/05/20/13-nagios-vulnerabilities-7-will-shock-you/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162783/Nagios-XI-Fusion-Privilege-EscalatioThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://skylightcyber.com/2021/05/20/13-nagios-vulnerabilities-7-will-shock-you/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-28910?
CVE-2020-28910 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Creation of a Temporary Directory with Insecure Permissions in Nagios XI 5.7.5 and earlier allows for Privilege Escalation via creation of symlinks, which are mishandled in getprofile.sh.
How severe is CVE-2020-28910?
CVE-2020-28910 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-28910?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nagios Nagios Xi.