Nagios XI up to 5.7.2 getprofile.sh file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Nagios XI up to 5.7.2 and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file getprofile.sh. Executing a manipulation can lead to file inclusion. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2020-36868. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Nagios XI up to 5.7.2. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file getprofile.sh. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was published by Christian Weiler. The advisory is available at nagios.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-36868 since 10/30/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 5.7.3 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at nagios.com.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: XI 5.7.3

Timelineinfo

10/30/2025 CVE reserved
10/31/2025 +1 days Advisory disclosed
10/31/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/31/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nagios.com
Researcher: Christian Weiler
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-36868 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-36868
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-330670

Entryinfo

Created: 10/31/2025 07:46
Changes: 10/31/2025 07:46 (69)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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