CVE-2024-58273: log server (CVSS 7.8)

Description

Nagios Log Server versions prior to 2024R1.0.2 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker who could execute commands as the Apache web user (or the backend shell user) to escalate to root on the host.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-266 CWE-266

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
nagios	log_server	< 2024
nagios	log_server	All
nagios	log_server	All

References

Other References

https://www.nagios.com/changelog/#log-server-2024R1 https://www.nagios.com/products/security/#log-server https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nagios-log-server-lpe-from-apache-backend-shell-user-to-root

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-58273? +

Nagios Log Server versions prior to 2024R1.0.2 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker who could execute commands as the Apache web user (or the backend shell user) to escalate to root on the host. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-58273? +

CVE-2024-58273 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-58273? +

CVE-2024-58273 affects products from nagios, specifically: log_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-58273? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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