CVE-2019-11073: Critical severity paessler prtg traffic grapher vulnerability

Published Mar 16, 2020
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Updated

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability exists in PRTG Network Monitor before 19.4.54.1506 that allows attackers to execute code due to insufficient sanitization when passing arguments to the HttpTransactionSensor.exe binary. In order to exploit the vulnerability, remote authenticated administrators need to create a new HTTP Transaction Sensor and set specific settings when the sensor is executed.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor<19.4.54.1506

Event History

Mar 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:41 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-11073?

CVE-2019-11073 is a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in PRTG Network Monitor before 19.4.54.1506 that allows attackers to execute code due to insufficient sanitization when passing arguments to the HttpTransactionSensor.exe binary.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-11073?

CVE-2019-11073 has a severity rating of 7.2 out of 10, which is considered critical.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2019-11073?

The Paessler PRTG Network Monitor version up to 19.4.54.1506 is affected by CVE-2019-11073.

4

How can CVE-2019-11073 be exploited?

CVE-2019-11073 can be exploited by remote authenticated administrators.

5

Are there any patches or updates available for CVE-2019-11073?

Yes, Paessler has released updates for PRTG Network Monitor to address CVE-2019-11073. It is recommended to update to version 19.4.54.1506 or later.

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