Vulnerability identifier: #VU25767

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9463

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Centreon
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Centreon

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the "server_ip " field in JSON data in an "api/internal.php?object=centreon_configuration_remote" request.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Centreon: 19.10.0 - 19.10.10

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External links
http://code610.blogspot.com/2020/02/postauth-rce-in-centreon-1910.html
http://github.com/centreon/centreon/commit/a6f60c1d51ed7644864068d0b9d3d2abc37daac1

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Q & A

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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.