CVE-2020-28906

Name: CVE-2020-28906
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-24T13:15:08.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28906 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect File Permissions in Nagios XI 5.7.5 and earlier and Nagios Fusion 4.1.8 and earlier allows for Privilege Escalation to root. Low-privileged users are able to modify files that are included (aka sourced) by scripts executed by root.. EPSS estimates a 4.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect File Permissions in Nagios XI 5.7.5 and earlier and Nagios Fusion 4.1.8 and earlier allows for Privilege Escalation to root. Low-privileged users are able to modify files that are included (aka sourced) by scripts executed by root.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.73%

90.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nagios	Fusion	<= 4.1.8
Nagios	Nagios Xi	<= 5.7.5

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162783/Nagios-XI-Fusion-Privilege-Escalation-Cross-Site-Scripting-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://skylightcyber.com/2021/05/20/13-nagios-vulnerabilities-7-will-shock-you/Third Party Advisory
https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162783/Nagios-XI-Fusion-Privilege-Escalation-Cross-Site-Scripting-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://skylightcyber.com/2021/05/20/13-nagios-vulnerabilities-7-will-shock-you/Third Party Advisory
https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 24, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28906?

How severe is CVE-2020-28906?

CVE-2020-28906 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28906?

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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Source: NVD / NIST