CVE-2019-11074
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CVE-2019-11074 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A Write to Arbitrary Location in Disk vulnerability exists in PRTG Network Monitor 19.1.49 and below that allows attackers to place files in arbitrary locations with SYSTEM privileges (although not controlling the contents of such files) due to insufficient sanitisation when passing arguments to the phantomjs.exe binary. In order to exploit the vulnerability, remote authenticated administrators need to create a new HTTP Full Web Page Sensor and set specific settings when executing the sensor.. EPSS estimates a 4.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Write to Arbitrary Location in Disk vulnerability exists in PRTG Network Monitor 19.1.49 and below that allows attackers to place files in arbitrary locations with SYSTEM privileges (although not controlling the contents of such files) due to insufficient sanitisation when passing arguments to the phantomjs.exe binary. In order to exploit the vulnerability, remote authenticated administrators need to create a new HTTP Full Web Page Sensor and set specific settings when executing the sensor.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paessler | Prtg Network Monitor | <= 19.1.49 |
References
- https://how2itsec.blogspot.com/2019/10/security-fixes-in-prtg-1935152.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://sensepost.com/blog/2019/being-stubborn-pays-off-pt.-1-cve-2018-19204/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.paessler.com/prtg/history/stableRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://how2itsec.blogspot.com/2019/10/security-fixes-in-prtg-1935152.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://sensepost.com/blog/2019/being-stubborn-pays-off-pt.-1-cve-2018-19204/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.paessler.com/prtg/history/stableRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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