Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in PRTG Network Monitor by Paessler
CVE-2019-11073

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Paessler

Status
Prtg Network Monitor
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 March 2020

What is CVE-2019-11073?

A vulnerability exists in PRTG Network Monitor that can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. This occurs due to inadequate sanitization of inputs during the creation of new HTTP Transaction Sensors. An attacker must be a remote authenticated administrator to exploit this flaw, requiring specific settings to be configured in the sensor. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability poses a significant risk, enabling attackers to gain unauthorized control over the affected systems.

References

https://www.paessler.com/prtg/history/stable
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https://sensepost.com/blog/2019/being-stubborn-pays-off-p...
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https://www.bsi.bund.de/SharedDocs/Warnmeldungen/DE/CB/20...
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EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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