CVE-2018-10553: Path Traversal

Published Apr 30, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Nagios XI 5.4.13. A registered user is able to use directory traversal to read local files, as demonstrated by URIs beginning with index.php?xiwindow=./ and config/?xiwindow=../ substrings.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nagios Nagios XI=5.4.13

Event History

Apr 30, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10553?

CVE-2018-10553 has a medium severity level due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-10553?

To fix CVE-2018-10553, upgrade Nagios XI to the latest version where the vulnerability is patched.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-10553?

Anyone using Nagios XI version 5.4.13 is vulnerable to CVE-2018-10553.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2018-10553 allow?

CVE-2018-10553 allows a directory traversal attack, enabling users to read sensitive files on the server.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-10553?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2018-10553 might include restricting user permissions to limit access to sensitive files.

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