Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU38018

Improper Privilege Management in PRTG Network Monitor - CVE-2017-15917

Published: October 26, 2017 / Updated: August 8, 2020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU38018

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-15917

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Paessler AG

Affected software:
PRTG Network Monitor

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

In Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 17.3.33.2830, it's possible to create a Map as a read-only user, by forging a request and sending it to the server.

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