Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Nagios XI 5.8.5. In the Custom Includes section of the Admin panel, an administrator can upload files with arbitrary extensions as long as the MIME type corresponds to an image. Therefore it is possible to upload a crafted PHP script to achieve remote command execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Nagios Xi | 5.8.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://assets.nagios.com/downloads/nagiosxi/CHANGES-5.TXTRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://synacktiv.comNot Applicable
- https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/Nagios_XI_multiple_vulneraExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://assets.nagios.com/downloads/nagiosxi/CHANGES-5.TXTRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://synacktiv.comNot Applicable
- https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/Nagios_XI_multiple_vulneraExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-40344?
CVE-2021-40344 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Nagios XI 5.8.5. In the Custom Includes section of the Admin panel, an administrator can upload files with arbitrary extensions as long as the MIME type corresponds to an im...
How severe is CVE-2021-40344?
CVE-2021-40344 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-2021-40344?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nagios Nagios Xi.