CVE-2021-34074

PandoraFMS <=7.54 allows arbitrary file upload, it leading to remote command execution via the File Manager

published June 25, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky file upload vulnerability in PandoraFMS <=7.54 can open the door to remote command execution! This one’s a bit tricky – it uses a relative path to bypass built-in protections. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to bring their own ingredients. If a customer sneaks in something questionable, they could alter the dish completely without anyone noticing – that's how this vulnerability works with files on your server! An attacker could potentially upload malicious files and execute commands on the server, leading to a total compromise of the system. Just think of all the sensitive data they could access or the damage they could cause – it’s a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to bring their own ingredients. If a customer sneaks in something questionable, they could alter the dish completely without anyone noticing – that's how this vulnerability works with files on your server! This vulnerability allows arbitrary file uploads through the File Manager in PandoraFMS, exploiting a relative path to evade security measures, thus enabling remote command execution.

What to do

An attacker could potentially upload malicious files and execute commands on the server, leading to a total compromise of the system. Just think of all the sensitive data they could access or the damage they could cause – it’s a recipe for disaster! To protect your system, update PandoraFMS to the latest version immediately to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review your file upload configurations and implement stricter validation checks to ensure only safe files are processed. Enhance your security monitoring as well! You’ve got this! Fix this vulnerability today, and you’ll keep your system safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07489 · 94.5th percentile
Published
2021-06-25T15:04Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JUN 15:04Z
    PandoraFMS <=7.54 allows arbitrary file upload, it leading to remote command execution via the File Manager
    cvelistv5