CVE-2021-37346

Nagios XI WatchGuard Wizard before version 1.4.8 is vulnerable to remote code execution through Improper neutralisation of special elements used in an OS…

published August 13, 2021

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.5th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
74%
Percentile
99.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote code execution vulnerability is lurking in Nagios XI WatchGuard Wizard versions before 1.4.8, just waiting for someone to unleash it! Think of it like a waiter who accepts any order without checking the menu β€” this vulnerability lets attackers serve their own commands to the server without any checks! πŸ“‹βœ¨ An attacker could potentially execute any command on the server, leading to unauthorized access, data leakage, or even a complete takeover. This could be absolutely devastating if exploited, as it bypasses all security controls. πŸ”₯

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter who accepts any order without checking the menu β€” this vulnerability lets attackers serve their own commands to the server without any checks! πŸ“‹βœ¨ This vulnerability arises from improper handling of special characters in OS commands, allowing malicious input to be executed at a system level. Simply put, it’s a classic OS command injection flaw where the server mistakenly trusts user inputs.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute any command on the server, leading to unauthorized access, data leakage, or even a complete takeover. This could be absolutely devastating if exploited, as it bypasses all security controls. πŸ”₯ Upgrade Nagios XI WatchGuard Wizard to version 1.4.8 or later immediately to close this gap. Additionally, review any input validation practices to ensure that no harmful commands can be executed. You've got this! With these steps, you can secure your systems and keep those attackers at bay! πŸ›‘οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.73586 Β· 99.5th percentile
Published
2021-08-13T11:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 AUG 11:30Z
    Nagios XI WatchGuard Wizard before version 1.4.8 is vulnerable to remote code execution through Improper neutralisation of special elements used in an OS…
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