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CVE-2018-16145

HIGH · CVSS 8.1 EPSS 2.31%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2018-09-05 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2018-16145
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.1
EPSS
2.31%

Original NVD Description

The /etc/init.d/opsview-reporting-module script that runs at boot time in Opsview Monitor before 5.3.1 and 5.4.x before 5.4.2 invokes a file that can be edited by the nagios user, and would allow attackers to elevate their privileges to root after a system restart, hence obtaining full control of the appliance.

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