CVE-2020-24899: OS Command Injection
First published: Mon Feb 15 2021(Updated: )
Nagios XI 5.7.2 is affected by a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject additional commands into normal webapp query.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios Nagios XI | =5.7.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24899?
CVE-2020-24899 refers to a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Nagios XI 5.7.2.
How does the CVE-2020-24899 vulnerability affect Nagios XI?
The CVE-2020-24899 vulnerability allows an authenticated user to inject additional commands into the web application query of Nagios XI 5.7.2.
Is authentication required to exploit the CVE-2020-24899 vulnerability?
Yes, the CVE-2020-24899 vulnerability requires authentication to exploit.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-24899?
The severity of CVE-2020-24899 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How can I mitigate the CVE-2020-24899 vulnerability?
To mitigate the CVE-2020-24899 vulnerability, it is recommended to update Nagios XI to a version that contains the necessary security patches.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/nagios
- canonical/nagios nagios xi
- version/nagios nagios xi/5.7.2