CVE-2018-16145

Name: CVE-2018-16145
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-05T21:29:02.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16145 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The /etc/init.d/opsview-reporting-module script that runs at boot time in Opsview Monitor before 5.3.1 and 5.4.x before 5.4.2 invokes a file that can be edited by the nagios user, and would allow attackers to elevate their privileges to root after a system restart, hence obtaining full control of the appliance.. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The /etc/init.d/opsview-reporting-module script that runs at boot time in Opsview Monitor before 5.3.1 and 5.4.x before 5.4.2 invokes a file that can be edited by the nagios user, and would allow attackers to elevate their privileges to root after a system restart, hence obtaining full control of the appliance.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.31%

81.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opsview	Opsview	< 5.3.1
Opsview	Opsview	>= 5.4.0, < 5.4.2

References

https://knowledge.opsview.com/v5.3/docs/whats-newRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://knowledge.opsview.com/v5.4/docs/whats-newRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/opsview-monitor-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://knowledge.opsview.com/v5.3/docs/whats-newRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://knowledge.opsview.com/v5.4/docs/whats-newRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/opsview-monitor-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16145?

How severe is CVE-2018-16145?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16145 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16145?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-16145?

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Source: NVD / NIST