Zenoss 3.x showDaemonXMLConfig Command Execution
Vulnerability Description
Zenoss Core 3.x contains a command injection vulnerability in the showDaemonXMLConfig endpoint. The daemon parameter is passed directly to a Popen() call in ZenossInfo.py without proper sanitation, allowing authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the server as the zenoss user.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- bcoles
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20205
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/zenoss_showdaemonxmlconfig_exec.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37571
- http://web.archive.org/web/20221203180334/https://itsecuritysolutions.org/2012-07-30-zenoss-3.2.1-multiple-security-vulnerabilities/
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/zenoss/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zenoss-command-execution
Affected Vendor
Zenoss, Inc.
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