Description
Nagios XI versions prior to 5.5.7 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the MRTG graphing component. MRTG-related processes/scripts executed with excessive privileges, allowing a local attacker with limited system access to abuse file/command execution paths or writable resources to gain elevated privileges.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagios | XI | < 5.5.7 | 5.5.7 |
References
- https://www.nagios.com/changelog/nagios-xi/ release-notes patch
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-xi-privilege-escalation-via-mrtg-graphing-component third-party-advisory