CVE-2020-15903
First published: Wed Sep 09 2020(Updated: )
An issue was found in Nagios XI before 5.7.3. There is a privilege escalation vulnerability in backend scripts that ran as root where some included files were editable by nagios user. This issue was fixed in version 5.7.3.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | <5.7.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-15903?
CVE-2020-15903 is considered a medium severity privilege escalation vulnerability in Nagios XI.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15903?
To fix CVE-2020-15903, upgrade Nagios XI to version 5.7.3 or later.
Which versions of Nagios XI are affected by CVE-2020-15903?
Nagios XI versions prior to 5.7.3 are affected by CVE-2020-15903.
What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2020-15903?
CVE-2020-15903 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows the nagios user to edit certain files running as root.
When was CVE-2020-15903 first disclosed?
CVE-2020-15903 was disclosed as part of a security advisory related to Nagios XI prior to its resolution in version 5.7.3.
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