CVE-2021-40343
First published: Tue Oct 26 2021(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Nagios XI 5.8.5. Insecure file permissions on the nagios_unbundler.py file allow the nagios user to elevate their privileges to the root user.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | =5.8.5 |
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What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2021-40343.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40343?
The severity of CVE-2021-40343 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is the affected software version?
The affected software version is Nagios XI 5.8.5.
What is the CWE category associated with this vulnerability?
The CWE category associated with this vulnerability is CWE-732.
Are there any references for more information?
Yes, you can find more information about this vulnerability in the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].
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