Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-40343
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.
Products affected by CVE-2021-40343
- cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:5.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-40343
0.13%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 48 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-40343
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-40343
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The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-40343
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https://synacktiv.com
Pentest, Reverse, DéveloppementNot Applicable
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https://assets.nagios.com/downloads/nagiosxi/CHANGES-5.TXT
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/Nagios_XI_multiple_vulnerabilities_0.pdf
Exploit;Third Party Advisory
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