Improper input validation in Paessler Prtg Network Monitor
CVE-2018-19204
PRTG Network Monitor before 18.3.44.2054 allows a remote authenticated attacker (with read-write privileges) to execute arbitrary code and OS commands with system privileges. When creating an HTTP Advanced Sensor, the user's input in the POST parameter 'proxyport_' is mishandled. The attacker can craft an HTTP request and override the 'writeresult' command-line parameter for HttpAdvancedSensor.exe to store arbitrary data in an arbitrary place on the file system. For example, the attacker can create an executable file in the \Custom Sensors\EXE directory and execute it by creating EXE/Script Sensor.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.046 (91.4th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 91st percentile — 91.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.046 · newest: 0.046 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.ptsecurity.com/ww-en/analytics/threatscape/pt-2018-23/ (Third Party Advisory)
- en.securitylab.ru/lab/PT-2018-23 (Third Party Advisory)
- www.paessler.com/prtg/history/stable (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-19204?
- CVE-2018-19204 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paessler Prtg Network Monitor, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-11-12.
- How severe is CVE-2018-19204?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-19204 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.