CVE-2020-35578
HighPublic exploitBecause the line-ending conversion feature is mishandled during a plugin upload, a remote, authenticated admin user can execute operating-system commands.
Published Jan 18, 2021 · Updated Aug 4, 2024 · Also known as TR-21-0048
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-35578 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting Nagios Xi.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Nagios Xi 5.8.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
7.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
82%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
An issue was discovered in the Manage Plugins page in Nagios XI before 5.8.0. Because the line-ending conversion feature is mishandled during a plugin upload, a remote, authenticated admin user can execute operating-system commands.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios XiNagios | See advisory | 5.8.0 |
Patched Releases
Nagios Xi
5.8.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 18, 2021
Last updated
Aug 4, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://192.168.224.139/
- advisoryhttps://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2021010122
- advisoryhttps://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/
- advisoryhttps://www.nagios.com/products/nagios-xi/
- advisoryhttps://www.nagios.com/products/security/
FAQ
Common Questions.
An issue was discovered in the Manage Plugins page in Nagios XI before 5.8.0.
Affected: Nagios Xi. 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.
Fixed versions are available, including Nagios Xi 5.8.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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