Vulnerability Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command in Nagios XI 5.7.3 allows a remote, authenticated admin user to execute operating system commands with the privileges of the apache user.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Nagios Xi | >= 5.6.0, <= 5.7.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159743/Nagios-XI-5.7.3-Remote-Command-InjecExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162235/Nagios-XI-5.7.3-Remote-Code-ExecutioExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-58ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159743/Nagios-XI-5.7.3-Remote-Command-InjecExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162235/Nagios-XI-5.7.3-Remote-Code-ExecutioExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-58ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-5791?
CVE-2020-5791 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command in Nagios XI 5.7.3 allows a remote, authenticated admin user to execute operating system commands with the privileges of the apache us...
How severe is CVE-2020-5791?
CVE-2020-5791 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5791?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nagios Nagios Xi.