CVE-2020-36868

Nagios XI versions prior to 5.7.3 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the getprofile.sh helper script. The script performed profile retrieval and initialization routines using insecure file/command handling and insufficient validation of attacker-controlled inputs, and in some deployments executed with elevated privileges. A local attacker with low-level access could exploit these weaknesses to cause the script to execute arbitrary commands or modify privileged files, resulting in privilege escalation.
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

05 Nov 2025, 18:23

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Information

Published : 2025-10-30 22:15

Updated : 2025-11-05 18:23


NVD link : CVE-2020-36868

Mitre link : CVE-2020-36868

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-36868


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Products Affected

nagios

  • nagios_xi
CWE
CWE-73

External Control of File Name or Path

CWE-250

Execution with Unnecessary Privileges