CVE-2018-9276
Confirmed PUBLISHEDAn issue was discovered in PRTG Network Monitor before 18.2.39. An attacker who has access to the PRTG System Administrator web console with...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
An issue was discovered in PRTG Network Monitor before 18.2.39. An attacker who has access to the PRTG System Administrator web console with administrative privileges can exploit an OS command injection vulnerability (both on the server and on devices) by sending malformed parameters in sensor or notification management scenarios.
- CVE Published
- Jul 02, 2018
- Exploitation Reported
- Feb 04, 2025
- CVSS
- 7.2 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- 46527 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46527/
- 20180626 PRTG < 18.2.39 Command Injection securityfocus.com · Mailing List http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/542103/100/0/threaded
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/148334/PRTG-Command-Injection.html packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148334/PRTG-Command-Injection.html
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/161183/PRTG-Network-Monitor-Remote-Cod... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161183/PRTG-Network-Monitor-Remo...
Recommended Actions
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- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2025-02-04 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/http/prtg_authenticated_rce.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2025-02-04 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2019-03-31 08:51:07 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/http/prtg_authenticated_rce.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2021-07-29 09:08:18 UTC · 0 stars
CVE-2018-9276 PRTG < 18.2.39 Reverse Shell (Python3 support)
github · Created 2021-01-02 09:08:42 UTC · 0 stars
github · Created 2019-03-31 08:51:07 UTC · 36 stars
CVE-2018-9276 PRTG < 18.2.39 Authenticated Command Injection (Reverse Shell)
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC over 1 year ago00:00 UTC · over 1 year ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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08:51 UTC over 7 years ago08:51 UTC · over 7 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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16:00 UTC about 8 years ago16:00 UTC · about 8 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 8 years ago00:00 UTC · over 8 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2018-9276
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],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 7.2,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}