CVE-2019-9166: High severity nagios xi vulnerability

Published Mar 28, 2019
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Updated

Privilege escalation in Nagios XI before 5.5.11 allows local attackers to elevate privileges to root via write access to config.inc.php and importxiconfig.php.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nagios Nagios XI<5.5.11

Event History

Mar 28, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:10 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-9166?

CVE-2019-9166 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-9166?

To mitigate CVE-2019-9166, upgrade Nagios XI to version 5.5.11 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-9166?

CVE-2019-9166 affects Nagios XI versions prior to 5.5.11.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-9166?

CVE-2019-9166 is a privilege escalation vulnerability.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2019-9166?

Local attackers with access to the Nagios XI installation can exploit CVE-2019-9166 to elevate their privileges.

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