CVE-2023-37154: Command Injection

Published Oct 9, 2024
·
Updated

checkbyssh in Nagios nagios-plugins 2.4.5 allows arbitrary command execution via ProxyCommand, LocalCommand, and PermitLocalCommand with \${IFS}. This has been categorized both as fixed in e8810de, and as intended behavior.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nagios nagios-plugins

Event History

Oct 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37154?

CVE-2023-37154 has been categorized as a medium to high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-37154?

To mitigate CVE-2023-37154, upgrade Nagios nagios-plugins to the latest version where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-37154?

CVE-2023-37154 affects Nagios nagios-plugins version 2.4.5 and potentially earlier releases.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2023-37154 allow?

CVE-2023-37154 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands using certain command execution options in Nagios.

5

Is CVE-2023-37154 an intended behavior in Nagios?

CVE-2023-37154 has been characterized as both fixed and as intended behavior based on its implementation with ProxyCommand and LocalCommand.

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