Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue affects Super Micro SuperDoctor 5 systems where NRPE command restrictions are not implemented in agent.cfg. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands through NRPE, which can turn a hardware monitoring tool into a server compromise path.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification and containment on infrastructure management systems. Remote command execution in monitoring software can affect server integrity, but public source data is incomplete on versions and fixes.
Technical view
CVE-2019-13131 describes remote arbitrary command execution in Super Micro SuperDoctor 5 via NRPE when agent.cfg lacks required restrictions. The public record does not provide CVSS, affected version ranges, named patches, or detailed vendor remediation in the supplied bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on servers running SuperDoctor 5 with NRPE enabled and agent.cfg restrictions absent or misconfigured, especially where management services are reachable from untrusted networks.
Exploitation context
The bundle cites a public Exploit-DB entry, indicating public exploit information exists. The CVE is not marked as CISA KEV, and the supplied sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Key gaps are affected version boundaries, exact configuration defaults, CVSS scoring, and vendor patch status. Treat the Exploit-DB reference as evidence of public exploit information, not proof of active exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Check Super Micro guidance for affected versions and fixes.
- Implement appropriate NRPE restrictions in agent.cfg.
- Limit NRPE and management access to trusted administrative networks.
- Disable SuperDoctor 5 or NRPE where not required.
- Monitor for unexpected management-service command activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems running Super Micro SuperDoctor 5.
- Review agent.cfg for missing or permissive NRPE restrictions.
- Confirm NRPE is not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review management-service logs for suspicious command execution.
- Track remediation status against vendor guidance once confirmed.
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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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47030CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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