CVE-2020-28910
First published: Mon May 24 2021(Updated: )
Creation of a Temporary Directory with Insecure Permissions in Nagios XI 5.7.5 and earlier allows for Privilege Escalation via creation of symlinks, which are mishandled in getprofile.sh.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios Nagios XI | <=5.7.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this security issue?
The vulnerability ID for this security issue is CVE-2020-28910.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-28910?
The severity level of CVE-2020-28910 is critical.
How does CVE-2020-28910 affect Nagios XI?
CVE-2020-28910 affects Nagios XI versions 5.7.5 and earlier.
What is the risk associated with CVE-2020-28910?
CVE-2020-28910 poses a high risk of privilege escalation through the creation of insecurely permissioned temporary directories and mishandling of symlinks in getprofile.sh.
Are there any available fixes for CVE-2020-28910?
Yes, updates and patches are available from the Nagios website to fix CVE-2020-28910.
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