CVE-2018-17148 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-17148, an access control weakness in Nagios XI allowing unauthorized access to confidential credentials. Find mitigation steps and version details here.
A weakness in access control in Nagios XI prior to version 5.5.4 could expose confidential credentials to unauthorized remote attackers.
Understanding CVE-2018-17148
This CVE describes an Insufficient Access Control vulnerability in Nagios XI.
What is CVE-2018-17148?
This vulnerability in the coreconfigsnapshot.php of Nagios XI allows remote attackers to access configuration files containing sensitive credentials.
The Impact of CVE-2018-17148
The vulnerability could potentially lead to the exposure of confidential credentials to unauthorized parties.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-17148
This section provides technical details of the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The weakness in access control in coreconfigsnapshot.php of Nagios XI before version 5.5.4 could allow unauthorized remote attackers to obtain access to configuration files.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Nagios XI
- Vendor: Nagios
- Versions affected: Prior to 5.5.4
Exploitation Mechanism
Unauthorized remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to configuration files containing confidential credentials.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2018-17148 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Nagios XI to version 5.5.4 or later.
- Monitor and restrict access to the coreconfigsnapshot.php file.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update access control policies.
- Conduct security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates and patches for Nagios XI.