CVE-2020-28901 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 24 May 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands as root via corrupt component installation in Nagios Fusion, leading to full system compromise.

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-2020-28901?

CVE-2020-28901 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 May 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Command Injection in Nagios Fusion 4.1.8 and earlier allows for Privilege Escalation or Code Execution as root via vectors related to corrupt component installation in cmd_subsys.php.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28901?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nagios Fusion.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28901?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-28901 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2020-28901 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28901 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6cgq-hfg3-f2qv.