Vulnerability identifier: #VU18741
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Nagios XI
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: nagios.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to limited CCM users permissions not properly applying until after a new cached permissions call is made. A remote authenticated user can gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Nagios XI: 5.6.2
External links
http://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/#5.6.3 - 06/11/2019
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.