Vulnerability identifier: #VU103629
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9276
CWE-ID:
CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
PRTG Network Monitor
Server applications /
Remote management servers, RDP, SSH
Vendor: Paessler AG
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote authenticated user can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
PRTG Network Monitor: 17.1.28.1032 - 17.1.30.1719, 17.2.30.1767 - 17.2.32.2279, 17.3.32.2309 - 17.3.33.2830, 17.4.33.3251 - 17.4.36.3670, 18.1.36.3728 - 18.1.39.1648
External links
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148334/PRTG-Command-Injection.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/542103/100/0/threaded
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46527/
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161183/PRTG-Network-Monitor-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?