CVE-2020-5792
HighPublic exploitImproper neutralization of argument delimiters in a command in Nagios XI 5.7.3 allows a remote, authenticated admin user to write to arbitrary files and ultimately execute code with the privileges of the apache user.
Published Oct 20, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-5792 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 59% 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 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)
59%
Higher than 99.0% 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
Improper neutralization of argument delimiters in a command in Nagios XI 5.7.3 allows a remote, authenticated admin user to write to arbitrary files and ultimately execute code with the privileges of the apache user.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios XINagios | 5.7.3, >= 5.7.3 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 20, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-88 Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Improper neutralization of argument delimiters in a command in Nagios XI 5.7.3 allows a remote, authenticated admin user to write to arbitrary files and ultimately execute code with the privileges of the apache user.
Affected: Nagios XI versions 5.7.3, >= 5.7.3. 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 it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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