Path Traversal Vulnerability in Nagios XI Affected by AutoDiscovery Feature
CVE-2021-37343

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nagios

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2021

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 80%

What is CVE-2021-37343?

A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in versions of Nagios XI prior to 5.8.5, specifically within the AutoDiscovery component. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker, post-authentication, to execute remote code under the privilege of the user operating Nagios. This potentially exposes sensitive data and may compromise the integrity of the system.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

EPSS Score

80% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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