{"id":34119,"date":"2025-05-02T01:39:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T01:39:27","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-08-30T04:38:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T10:38:56","slug":"cve-2025-32980-netscout-ngeniusone-s-weak-sudo-configuration-vulnerability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-32980-netscout-ngeniusone-s-weak-sudo-configuration-vulnerability\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-32980: NETSCOUT nGeniusONE’s Weak Sudo Configuration Vulnerability<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability in question, CVE-2025-32980, is a significant flaw discovered in NETSCOUT nGeniusONE versions before 6.4.0 b2350. The presence of a weak sudo configuration in the software increases the risk of system compromise and data leakage. The vulnerability is of particular concern to organizations utilizing nGeniusONE for network performance management and cybersecurity, as a successful exploit could result in unauthorized access and potential data breaches<\/a>.
\nWith a CVSS severity score of 9.8, this vulnerability is considered critical<\/a>. Therefore, understanding the issue and implementing recommended mitigation measures promptly is vital for maintaining a secure network<\/a> environment.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-32980
\nSeverity: Critical (9.8)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system<\/a> compromise and data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

NETSCOUT nGeniusONE | Before 6.4.0 b2350<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The weak sudo configuration vulnerability in NETSCOUT nGeniusONE allows an attacker to execute commands<\/a> with root privileges. This is possible because of an insecure sudoers file that fails to restrict user access<\/a> adequately. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by gaining low-level access to the system<\/a> and then escalating their privileges to root. With root access, the attacker can manipulate the system, leading to data<\/a> compromise or even complete system control.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This pseudocode represents a command-line interaction where the attacker exploits<\/a> the weak sudo configuration:<\/p>\n

# Gain low-level access to the system\n$ ssh user@target.example.com\n# Exploit the weak sudo configuration to escalate privileges to root\n$ sudo -u root \/bin\/bash\n# Now the attacker has root access and can perform any action on the system\n$ whoami\nroot<\/code><\/pre>\n
This example is for illustrative purposes and does not represent an actual exploit code<\/a>.
\nTo mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the vendor’s patch or use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as a temporary mitigation. However, applying the vendor’s patch should be the priority to ensure a long-term solution to this security issue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Overview The vulnerability in question, CVE-2025-32980, is a significant flaw discovered in NETSCOUT nGeniusONE versions before 6.4.0 b2350. The presence of a weak sudo configuration in the software increases the risk of system compromise and data leakage. The vulnerability is of particular concern to organizations utilizing nGeniusONE for network performance management and cybersecurity, as a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"vendor":[],"product":[],"attack_vector":[],"asset_type":[],"severity":[],"exploit_status":[],"class_list":["post-34119","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t