CVE-2018-15708

Snoopy 1.0 in Nagios XI 5.5.6 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP request

published November 14, 2018

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
89%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafted HTTP request can let anyone bypass authentication in Snoopy, executing arbitrary commands like a magician pulling rabbits out of a hat! 🎩 Think of it like a restaurant where a patron can simply order any dish without paying or showing a reservation — they could create a feast or wreak havoc in the kitchen! 🍽️ This vulnerability could allow attackers to run commands on your Nagios XI server without ever logging in. Imagine the chaos if someone could change critical configurations or extract sensitive data — it's a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a patron can simply order any dish without paying or showing a reservation — they could create a feast or wreak havoc in the kitchen! 🍽️ CVE-2018-15708 affects Snoopy 1.0 in Nagios XI 5.5.6, where a remote attacker can send a crafted HTTP request to execute arbitrary commands due to a lack of proper authentication checks.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow attackers to run commands on your Nagios XI server without ever logging in. Imagine the chaos if someone could change critical configurations or extract sensitive data — it's a recipe for disaster! To secure your system, immediately update Nagios XI to the latest version. Conduct an audit to ensure there are no unauthorized changes, and consider implementing stricter access controls to your server. 🛡️ You can fix this! With these steps, you’ll strengthen your defenses and regain control. You've got this! 💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.89362 · 99.8th percentile
Published
2018-11-14T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 NOV 18:00Z
    Snoopy 1.0 in Nagios XI 5.5.6 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP request
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