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
- 2020-10-20
- 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).
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