What happened
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows an attacker with administrative privileges to execute commands via the PRTG System Administrator web console.
Affected versions
PRTG Network Monitor: See original advisory Fixed: See vendor advisory.
Why it matters
This source correlation may provide earlier visibility while structured CVE metadata is still being updated.
Detection & mitigation
- Review the original advisory and validate affected versions.
- Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations when available.
Public PoC references
RepositoryAuthorFirst seenReference
Exploit-DB 46527PRTG Network Monitor 18.2.38 - (Authenticated) Remote Code ExecutionM4LV02019-03-11VerifiedSploitusAuthenticated reverse shell in PRTG < 18.2.39 via Python3-based exploit.KitPloit2026-10-19T12:01:17Candidatekitploit.comAuthenticated reverse shell in PRTG < 18.2.39 via Python3-based exploit.en2026-10-19T12:01:17CandidateSource timeline
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Record history
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