CVE-2019-9166
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.24%
Last modified
CVE-2019-9166 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Privilege escalation in Nagios XI before 5.5.11 allows local attackers to elevate privileges to root via write access to config.inc.php and import_xiconfig.php.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Privilege escalation in Nagios XI before 5.5.11 allows local attackers to elevate privileges to root via write access to config.inc.php and import_xiconfig.php.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Nagios Xi | < 5.5.11 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152496/Nagios-XI-5.5.10-XSS-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Product, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.nagios.com/products/security/Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152496/Nagios-XI-5.5.10-XSS-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Product, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.nagios.com/products/security/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-9166?
Privilege escalation in Nagios XI before 5.5.11 allows local attackers to elevate privileges to root via write access to config.inc.php and import_xiconfig.php.
How severe is CVE-2019-9166?
CVE-2019-9166 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9166?
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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