CVE-2019-20197
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 22.40%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20197 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Nagios XI 5.6.9, an authenticated user is able to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the id parameter to schedulereport.php, in the context of the web-server user account.. EPSS estimates a 22.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Nagios XI 5.6.9, an authenticated user is able to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the id parameter to schedulereport.php, in the context of the web-server user account.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Nagios Xi | 5.6.9 |
References
- https://code610.blogspot.com/2019/12/postauth-rce-in-latest-nagiosxi.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://code610.blogspot.com/2019/12/postauth-rce-in-latest-nagiosxi.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20197?
In Nagios XI 5.6.9, an authenticated user is able to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the id parameter to schedulereport.php, in the context of the web-server user account.
How severe is CVE-2019-20197?
CVE-2019-20197 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 22.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20197?
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-2019-20197?
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