Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2018-15710?

Affected: Nagios XI versions 5.5.6, >= 5.5.6. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2018-15710 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2018-15710 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2018-15710?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-15710?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2018-15710 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2018-15710Nagios XI OS Command Injection

Nagios XI 5.5.6 allows local authenticated attackers to escalate privileges to root via Autodiscover_new.php.

Published Nov 14, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2018-15710 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3) affecting Nagios XI.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v3

7.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

44%

Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Weaponized

ATLAS score

55/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Weaponized

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Description

Nagios XI 5.5.6 allows local authenticated attackers to escalate privileges to root via Autodiscover_new.php.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Nagios XINagios	5.5.6, >= 5.5.6	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Nov 14, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

1 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Nagios XI 5.5.6 allows local authenticated attackers to escalate privileges to root via Autodiscover_new.php.
Affected: Nagios XI versions 5.5.6, >= 5.5.6. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Is CVE-2018-15710 On Your Attack Surface?

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