Vulnerability identifier: #VU36398

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15710

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Nagios XI
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: nagios.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

Nagios XI 5.5.6 allows local authenticated attackers to escalate privileges to root via Autodiscover_new.php.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Nagios XI: 5.5.6

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External links
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153433/Nagios-XI-Magpie_debug.php-Root-Remote-Code-Execution.html
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46221/
http://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-37

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

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.