CVE-2018-8736
UnknownEPSS 46.95%
Last modified
CVE-2018-8736 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A privilege escalation vulnerability in Nagios XI 5.2.x through 5.4.x before 5.4.13 allows an attacker to leverage an RCE vulnerability escalating to root.. EPSS estimates a 46.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Nagios XI 5.2.x through 5.4.x before 5.4.13 allows an attacker to leverage an RCE vulnerability escalating to root.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Nagios Xi | >= 5.2.0, < 5.4.13 |
References
- https://assets.nagios.com/downloads/nagiosxi/CHANGES-5.TXTRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://blog.redactedsec.net/exploits/2018/04/26/nagios.htmlExploit, Release Notes, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://gist.github.com/caleBot/f0a93b5a98574393e0139104eacc2d0fThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44560/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44969/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://assets.nagios.com/downloads/nagiosxi/CHANGES-5.TXTRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://blog.redactedsec.net/exploits/2018/04/26/nagios.htmlExploit, Release Notes, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://gist.github.com/caleBot/f0a93b5a98574393e0139104eacc2d0fThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44560/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44969/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8736?
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Nagios XI 5.2.x through 5.4.x before 5.4.13 allows an attacker to leverage an RCE vulnerability escalating to root.
How severe is CVE-2018-8736?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8736 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 46.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8736?
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-2018-8736?
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