CVE-2017-6188
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.42%
Last modified
CVE-2017-6188 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Munin before 2.999.6 has a local file write vulnerability when CGI graphs are enabled. Setting multiple upper_limit GET parameters allows overwriting any file accessible to the www-data user.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Munin before 2.999.6 has a local file write vulnerability when CGI graphs are enabled. Setting multiple upper_limit GET parameters allows overwriting any file accessible to the www-data user.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Munin-Monitoring | Munin | < 2.0.30.1 |
| Munin-Monitoring | Munin | >= 2.1.0, < 2.999.9 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96399Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/855705Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/munin-monitoring/munin/issues/721Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-05Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3794Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96399Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/855705Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/munin-monitoring/munin/issues/721Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-05Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3794Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-6188?
Munin before 2.999.6 has a local file write vulnerability when CGI graphs are enabled. Setting multiple upper_limit GET parameters allows overwriting any file accessible to the www-data user.
How severe is CVE-2017-6188?
CVE-2017-6188 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6188?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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