Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is an unauthenticated remote command execution issue in legacy Snort Report web scripts. An attacker who can reach the affected pages could run operating-system commands as the web server user, creating a direct path to system compromise.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any exposed Snort Report deployment. The business risk is not theoretical: unauthenticated remote command execution on a security monitoring host can undermine visibility and enable broader compromise.
Technical view
Snort Report versions before 1.3.2 are described as vulnerable to CWE-78 command injection in nmap.php and nbtscan.php through the target GET parameter. The CVSS 4.0 score is 10.0, with network access, no privileges, no user interaction, and high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in old or forgotten Snort Report installations, especially monitoring portals reachable from untrusted networks. The supplied affected-product metadata is limited and partly inconsistent, so teams should verify actual installed versions and reachable scripts.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes public exploit references, but KEV is false and no cited source here confirms active exploitation. The risk remains severe because exploitation requires no authentication and can lead to full compromise of the host.
Researcher notes
Prioritize version confirmation, route exposure, and log review. The CVE record is newly published for an older issue, and the supplied metadata does not fully enumerate affected CPEs. Avoid assuming broader product impact beyond Snort Report before 1.3.2.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Snort Report to version 1.3.2 or later, per the provided vendor patch reference.
- Remove or isolate unsupported Snort Report deployments if they cannot be upgraded promptly.
- Restrict access to Snort Report to trusted administrative networks only.
- Monitor vendor and vulnerability advisories for any newer guidance or replacement recommendations.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems for Snort Report installations and record exact versions.
- Identify whether nmap.php or nbtscan.php are present and reachable.
- Review web logs for unexpected access to those scripts and target parameters.
- Confirm the application is upgraded to 1.3.2 or no longer exposed.
- Check external attack-surface scans for forgotten Snort Report portals.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-78: Command execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupExecution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 10 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
10CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/snortreport_exec.rbCVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17947CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://web.archive.org/web/20111003093911/http://www.symmetrixtech.com/articles/news-016.htmlCVE reference, VulnCheck · vendor-advisory, patch
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/snort-report-rceCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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