CVE-2022-29270
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 1.90%
Last modified
CVE-2022-29270 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In Nagios XI through 5.8.5, it is possible for a user without password verification to change his e-mail address.. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Nagios XI through 5.8.5, it is possible for a user without password verification to change his e-mail address.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Nagios Xi | <= 5.8.5 |
References
- https://assets.nagios.com/downloads/nagiosxi/CHANGES-5.TXTRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/4LPH4-NL/CVEsThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sT0wn-nl/CVEs/blob/master/README.md#nagios-xiThird Party Advisory
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://assets.nagios.com/downloads/nagiosxi/CHANGES-5.TXTRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/4LPH4-NL/CVEsThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sT0wn-nl/CVEs/blob/master/README.md#nagios-xiThird Party Advisory
- https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-29270?
In Nagios XI through 5.8.5, it is possible for a user without password verification to change his e-mail address.
How severe is CVE-2022-29270?
CVE-2022-29270 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29270?
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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