CVE-2018-21025 Centreon Privilege Escalation

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can gain root privileges on Centreon VM systems by exploiting incorrect permissions in configuration files sourced by the backup script.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-21025?

CVE-2018-21025 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Centreon VM through 19.04.3, centreon-backup.pl allows attackers to become root via a crafted script, due to incorrect rights of sourced configuration files.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-21025?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including centreon/centreon. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
centreon/centreon PackagistAll versions to 19.04.3None
centreon/centreon PackagistAll versions to 19.04.3None

Products include Centreon Centreon Vm.

How do I fix CVE-2018-21025?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-21025 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-21025 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-21025 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f24j-f97w-65h8.

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