Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw lets a logged-in Pandora FMS user run operating-system commands through the product's ping/network tools feature. That can turn monitoring-console access into server compromise. The public record says Pandora FMS 7.0NG and earlier are affected, but version metadata is sparse, so confirm exposure against vendor guidance.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority remediation item for any Pandora FMS deployment. It requires authenticated high-privilege access, which lowers likelihood versus unauthenticated RCE, but public exploit material and server-level impact make delay risky.
Technical view
CVE-2025-34088 is CWE-78 command injection in Pandora FMS net_tools.php. The select_ips parameter is not properly sanitized before reaching system command execution during network-tool operations. CVSS 4.0 is 8.6 high, network reachable, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, with high vulnerable-system impact.
Likely exposure
Most exposed organizations are those running Pandora FMS 7.0NG or earlier where authenticated users can access network tools. Internet-accessible consoles, shared admin accounts, or broad operator privileges increase practical risk. The source bundle's affected-version metadata is incomplete, so asset owners should validate exact versions carefully.
Exploitation context
Public exploit references exist from Rapid7 Metasploit and Exploit-DB, so defenders should assume the technique is well documented. The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other cited evidence of active exploitation. Authentication with high privileges is indicated by the CVSS vector.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports authenticated command injection through select_ips in net_tools.php during ping/network-tool operations. Do not infer unauthenticated exploitation. Version data conflicts with the CVE affected block, which lists sparse version metadata while the description names 7.0NG and earlier.
Mitigation direction
- Check Pandora FMS vendor guidance for the corrected version or supported workaround.
- Upgrade to a vendor-confirmed fixed or supported release when identified.
- Restrict Pandora FMS console access to trusted administrative networks or VPNs.
- Limit network-tools access to necessary administrators only.
- Review whether vulnerable ping/network-tool functionality can be disabled per vendor guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Pandora FMS deployments and confirm installed versions.
- Verify whether net_tools.php and network tools are reachable by authenticated users.
- Review user roles for unnecessary access to network-tool functions.
- Check web and application logs for suspicious network-tool requests.
- Confirm remediation status against vendor release notes or advisory updates.
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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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-78: Command execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.6 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.6HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/pandora_ping_cmd_exec.rbCVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48334CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/http/pandora_ping_cmd_exec/CVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/pandorafms/pandorafmsCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- https://vulncheck.com/advisories/pandora-fms-rce-via-pingCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.