7.5
CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-2288: OS Command Injection

First published: Wed Jul 01 2009(Updated: )

statuswml.cgi in Nagios before 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) ping or (2) Traceroute parameters.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Nagios=3.0-alpha3
Nagios=2.7
Nagios=3.0-rc3
Nagios=3.0-beta4
Nagios=3.0.6
Nagios=1.1
Nagios=3.0-alpha2
Nagios=3.0.1
Nagios=1.0
Nagios=3.0-beta5
Nagios=3.0-rc1
Nagios<=3.1.0
Nagios=1.0b4
Nagios=3.0.2
Nagios=2.0b4
Nagios=3.0-beta2
Nagios=2.10
Nagios=3.0-beta7
Nagios=3.0-rc2
Nagios=3.0
Nagios=2.0
Nagios=3.0.4
Nagios=3.0-alpha1
Nagios=1.4.1
Nagios=3.0-beta6
Nagios=3.0-alpha4
Nagios=3.0-beta1
Nagios=1.0b1
Nagios=3.0-beta3
Nagios=3.0.3
Nagios=1.0b2
Nagios=3.0.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-2288?

    CVE-2009-2288 has a moderate severity rating, as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-2288?

    To fix CVE-2009-2288, upgrade to Nagios version 3.1.1 or later, which resolves this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Nagios are affected by CVE-2009-2288?

    CVE-2009-2288 affects Nagios versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 2.7, and all 3.0 versions up to 3.1.0.

  • What components of Nagios are impacted by CVE-2009-2288?

    CVE-2009-2288 affects the statuswml.cgi component in Nagios.

  • Can CVE-2009-2288 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-2288 can be exploited remotely through crafted input in the ping or Traceroute parameters.

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