CVE-2021-36364
Nagios XI vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A security vulnerability was identified in Nagios XI versions before 5.8.5 that incorrectly allows backup_xi.sh wildcards. The vulnerability was discovered and assigned CVE-2021-36364 on July 9, 2021 (MITRE).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the backup_xi.sh script functionality of Nagios XI, where the script improperly handles wildcard characters. This could potentially lead to unintended script behavior or command execution (Nagios Changes).

Impact

The vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to manipulate the backup script's behavior, which might lead to unauthorized access to system files or command execution.

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in Nagios XI version 5.8.5. Users are recommended to upgrade to this version or later to resolve the security issue (Nagios Changes).

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