CVE-2014-4703: lib/parse_ini.c in Nagios Plugins 2.0.2 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a symlink at...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects Nagios Plugins 2.0.2 and could let a local user read sensitive information through a symlink attack involving the extra-opts configuration path. It is not a remote internet attack in the cited sources, but it matters on shared monitoring hosts or systems with untrusted local accounts. Exposure is most likely where Nagios Plugins 2.0.2 is installed, extra-opts configuration files are used, and non-administrative local users can access the monitoring host. Evidence does not identify broader affected versions or remote exposure. Treat this as a targeted local information-disclosure risk. Prioritize remediation on shared monitoring servers, regulated environments, or systems where plugin configuration may contain credentials. Lower urgency if hosts have no untrusted local users and are already upgraded. Mitigation focus: Inventory Nagios Plugins installations and identify any version 2.0.2 deployments.; Review Nagios Plugins 2.0.3 release guidance and upgrade to a vendor-supported fixed version.; Restrict local shell access on monitoring hosts to trusted administrators..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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