CVE-2020-35578: OS Command Injection
First published: Wed Jan 13 2021(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the Manage Plugins page in Nagios XI before 5.8.0. Because the line-ending conversion feature is mishandled during a plugin upload, a remote, authenticated admin user can execute operating-system commands.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios Nagios XI | <5.8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-35578.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-35578?
CVE-2020-35578 has a severity level of critical.
What is the affected software version of CVE-2020-35578?
CVE-2020-35578 affects Nagios XI versions up to but excluding 5.8.0.
What is the CWE ID associated with CVE-2020-35578?
The CWE ID associated with CVE-2020-35578 is CWE-78.
How can a remote admin user exploit CVE-2020-35578?
A remote, authenticated admin user can exploit CVE-2020-35578 by uploading a plugin with mishandled line-ending conversion feature, allowing them to execute operating-system commands.
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