CVE-2020-28909

moderate-risk
Published 2021-05-24

Incorrect File Permissions in Nagios Fusion 4.1.8 and earlier allows for Privilege Escalation to root via modification of scripts. Low-privileges users are able to modify files that can be executed by sudo.

Do I need to act?

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1.00% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 8.8/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Nagios

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162783/Nagios-XI-Fusion-Privilege-Escalatio...
Exploit https://skylightcyber.com/2021/05/20/13-nagios-vulnerabilities-7-will-shock-you/
Release Notes https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/
Third Party Advisory http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162783/Nagios-XI-Fusion-Privilege-Escalatio...
Exploit https://skylightcyber.com/2021/05/20/13-nagios-vulnerabilities-7-will-shock-you/
Release Notes https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/
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moderate-risk
Severity 30/34 · Critical
Exploitability 3/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal