CVE-2020-13854

Artica Pandora FMS 7.44 allows privilege escalation

published June 11, 2020

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A privilege escalation flaw in Artica Pandora FMS 7.44 could let someone climb up the permission ladder without breaking a sweat! Think of this like a hotel guest finding a way to sneak into the penthouse suite without the key β€” all they need is a little cleverness and a hidden door. 🎭 If exploited, an attacker could gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising sensitive information and control over the system. This could lead to unauthorized access to critical functions, making it a serious concern for security.

Put simply

Think of this like a hotel guest finding a way to sneak into the penthouse suite without the key β€” all they need is a little cleverness and a hidden door. 🎭 This vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate their privileges within Artica Pandora FMS 7.44, enabling them to perform actions they shouldn't be allowed to do. Essentially, it’s a loophole in the permission system that can be exploited, though no specific attack vector is noted.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising sensitive information and control over the system. This could lead to unauthorized access to critical functions, making it a serious concern for security. To mitigate this risk, ensure that you upgrade to a fixed version of Artica Pandora FMS that addresses this flaw. Regularly review user permissions and consider implementing stricter access controls to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation. You've got this! With the right actions, you can secure your system and keep those sneaky attackers at bay! πŸ›‘οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02961 Β· 87.1th percentile
Published
2020-06-11T02:13Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JUN 02:13Z
    Artica Pandora FMS 7.44 allows privilege escalation
    cvelistv5