CVE-2020-5791

HIGH

Nagios XI 5.6.0-5.7.3 - Mibs.php Authenticated Remote Code Exection

Title source: metasploit

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command in Nagios XI 5.7.3 allows a remote, authenticated admin user to execute operating system commands with the privileges of the apache user.

Exploits (3)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Matthew Aberegg · pythonwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48959
metasploit SCANNER
by Erik Wynter · rubypoc
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/auxiliary/scanner/http/nagios_xi_scanner.rb
metasploit WORKING POC EXCELLENT
by Chris Lyne, Matthew Aberegg, Erik Wynter · rubypoclinux
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/nagios_xi_mibs_authenticated_rce.rb

Scores

CVSS v3 7.2
EPSS 0.8775
EPSS Percentile 99.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-78
Status published
Products (1)
nagios/nagios_xi 5.6.0 - 5.7.3
Published Oct 20, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026