Vulnerability identifier: #VU28155

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13252

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 send a specially crafted "main.get.php" request, place shell metacharacters in "RRDdatabase_status_path", then visit the "include/views/graphs/graphStatus/displayServiceStatus.php" and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Centreon: 19.04.0 - 19.04.13

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External links
http://engindemirbilek.github.io/centreon-19.10-rce
http://github.com/centreon/centreon/compare/19.04.13...19.04.15
http://github.com/centreon/centreon/pull/8467
http://github.com/EnginDemirbilek/EnginDemirbilek.github.io/blob/master/centreon-19.10-rce.html

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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.