Missing Authorization in PRTG Network Monitor - CVE-2018-19410
Published: February 5, 2025 / Updated: March 2, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU103630
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-19410
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vendor: Paessler AG
Affected software:
PRTG Network Monitor
PRTG Network Monitor
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to application and create users with read-write privileges, including administrators.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the affected system.
How to mitigate CVE-2018-19410
Install updates from vendor's website.