Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Pandora FMS 7.0NG.760 and below has a File Manager path traversal issue. A privileged user could place a PHP file outside the intended image-only area, potentially causing code execution with the application’s privileges.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority remediation for affected Pandora FMS deployments. Prioritize systems with many privileged users or weak administrative access controls, because successful abuse can lead to application-level code execution.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-23 relative path traversal in Pandora FMS File Manager. The vulnerable flow allows a highly privileged user, with user interaction, to upload PHP outside the restricted images directory. Impact is potential remote code execution as the application user; CVSS 3.1 is 5.7.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running Pandora FMS 7.0NG.760 or below where privileged users can access File Manager upload functionality.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The CVSS vector indicates high privileges and user interaction are required, reducing broad internet-scale urgency despite serious impact after successful misuse.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and referenced advisories. The affected version information says v7.0NG.760 and below, but the source bundle does not provide exploit details, proof of active exploitation, or a specific fixed release.
Mitigation direction
- Check Pandora FMS vendor guidance for affected and fixed versions.
- Upgrade or patch according to official Pandora FMS instructions.
- Restrict File Manager access to trusted privileged users only.
- Audit writable web paths for unexpected executable PHP files.
- Review upload and application logs for suspicious path traversal activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Pandora FMS deployments and confirm exact version numbers.
- Identify users or roles with File Manager upload permissions.
- Confirm whether version is 7.0NG.760 or below.
- Review vendor advisory pages for remediation status.
- Check for unexpected PHP files outside intended image upload locations.
Public sources used
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CWE-23: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L0.25.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.7MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://pandorafms.com/en/security/common-vulnerabilities-and-exposures/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.incibe.es/en/cve-assignment-publication/coordinated-cvesCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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Relative Path Traversal
Relative Path Traversal represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.