CVE-2019-19699 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Centreon Infrastructure Monitoring Software through version 19.10 is vulnerable to authenticated remote code execution due to misconfigurations in the pollers, potentially leading to system compromise.

Understanding CVE-2019-19699

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Centreon Infrastructure Monitoring Software that allows authenticated users to execute remote code.

What is CVE-2019-19699?

The vulnerability in Centreon Infrastructure Monitoring Software through version 19.10 enables authenticated users to execute remote code by exploiting misconfigurations in the pollers.

The Impact of CVE-2019-19699

The vulnerability can result in the compromise of the system through misconfigurations in the apache crontab, potentially allowing unauthorized access and control over the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-19699

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from misconfigurations in the pollers of Centreon Infrastructure Monitoring Software, allowing authenticated users to execute remote code.

Affected Systems and Versions

Centreon Infrastructure Monitoring Software through version 19.10

Exploitation Mechanism

Requires administrator access to the Centreon Web Interface
Creation of a custom command using the main.php?p=60803&type=3 endpoint
Setting the Pollers Post-Restart Command via the main.php?p=60901&o=c&server_id=1 URI
Triggered through the export of the Poller Configuration

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-19699 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Restrict access to the Centreon Web Interface to authorized personnel only
Regularly monitor and review the apache crontab for any unauthorized changes
Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Keep the Centreon Infrastructure Monitoring Software up to date with the latest security patches

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Centreon to address the vulnerability