CVE-2020-15903
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.75%
Last modified
CVE-2020-15903 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was found in Nagios XI before 5.7.3. There is a privilege escalation vulnerability in backend scripts that ran as root where some included files were editable by nagios user. EPSS estimates a 4.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was found in Nagios XI before 5.7.3. There is a privilege escalation vulnerability in backend scripts that ran as root where some included files were editable by nagios user. This issue was fixed in version 5.7.3.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Nagios Xi | < 5.7.3 |
References
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15903?
An issue was found in Nagios XI before 5.7.3. There is a privilege escalation vulnerability in backend scripts that ran as root where some included files were editable by nagios user. This issue was fixed in version 5.7.3.
How severe is CVE-2020-15903?
CVE-2020-15903 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15903?
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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