CVE-2008-5027

CVE-2008-5027 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nagios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

The Nagios process in (1) Nagios before 3.0.5 and (2) op5 Monitor before 4.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass authorization checks, and trigger execution of arbitrary programs by this process, via an (a) custom form or a (b) browser addon.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5027?
The Nagios process in (1) Nagios before 3.0.5 and (2) op5 Monitor before 4.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass authorization checks, and trigger execution of arbitrary programs by this process, via an (a) custom form or a (b) browser addon.
How severe is CVE-2008-5027?
CVE-2008-5027 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5027 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5027?
CVE-2008-5027 primarily affects Nagios. In total, 65 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5027?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5027 published?
CVE-2008-5027 was published on 2008-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (65)

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