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CVE-2019-19699: There is Authenticated remote code execution in Centreon Infrastructure Monitoring Software through 19.10 v...

There is Authenticated remote code execution in Centreon Infrastructure Monitoring Software through 19.10 via Pollers misconfiguration, leading to system compromise via apache crontab misconfiguration, This allows the apache user to modify an executable file executed by root at 22:30 every day. To exploit the vulnerability, someone must have Admin access to the Centreon Web Interface and create a custom main.php?p=60803&type=3 command. The user must then set the Pollers Post-Restart Command to this previously created command via the main.php?p=60901&o=c&server_id=1 URI. This is triggered via an export of the Poller Configuration.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-19699 is an authenticated remote code execution issue in Centreon monitoring software through 19.10. An attacker already holding Centreon administrator access could abuse poller configuration behavior to reach system compromise, including code execution through a root-scheduled task path.

Executive priority

Treat this as high priority where legacy Centreon remains deployed. The attacker needs admin access, but successful abuse can cross from application administration into host-level compromise, increasing business impact for monitoring infrastructure.

Technical view

The CVE describes abuse of Centreon Pollers misconfiguration. A Centreon Web Interface admin can define a custom command, set it as the Pollers Post-Restart Command, and trigger it through poller configuration export. The reported impact stems from Apache-user write access to an executable later run by root.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most relevant for organizations running Centreon Infrastructure Monitoring Software through version 19.10, especially where the web interface is reachable by many administrators or externally accessible management networks. The bundle does not provide CPEs or a complete affected-version matrix.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. It does include public researcher references, including a GitHub repository. Exploitation requires Centreon Web Interface administrator access and a poller configuration export trigger.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description and referenced public materials. No CVSS, CWE, CPE, vendor advisory, or explicit fixed version is included in the bundle. Avoid claiming unauthenticated exploitation or active exploitation from these sources alone.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Centreon vendor guidance and upgrade beyond affected versions where applicable.
  • Restrict Centreon administrator access to trusted users and protected management networks.
  • Audit Pollers Post-Restart Command settings for unexpected or unauthorized commands.
  • Review permissions on files executed by root-scheduled Centreon cron paths.
  • Remove unused admin accounts and enforce strong authentication controls.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Centreon deployments and confirm whether any are version 19.10 or earlier.
  • Review Centreon administrator account history and current role assignments.
  • Inspect poller configuration for nonstandard post-restart command entries.
  • Check whether Apache-writable files are executed by root-scheduled tasks.
  • Review system logs around poller configuration exports and scheduled execution times.
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