#VU53515 Insufficient verification of data authenticity in Nagios Fusion and Nagios XI - CVE-2020-28900

Vulnerability identifier: #VU53515

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-28900

CWE-ID: CWE-345

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Nagios Fusion
Server applications / SCADA systems
Nagios XI
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: nagios.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient verification of data authenticity within the upgrade_to_latest.sh. A remote authenticated attacker can gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Nagios Fusion: 4.0.0 - 4.1.8

Nagios XI: 5.7.0 - 5.7.5

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External links
https://skylightcyber.com/2021/05/20/13-nagios-vulnerabilities-7-will-shock-you/
https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.