HIGH

CVE-2020-5791

CVSS v3

7.2

HIGH

EPSS Score

87.8%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

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.

Technical details

Published
10/20/2020
Exploit-DB
EDB-48959

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5791?

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.

Is CVE-2020-5791 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-5791 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 87.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-5791?

CVE-2020-5791 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2020-5791 affecting your environment?

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