CVE-2023-41808 (GCVE-0-2023-41808)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-11-23 14:51 – Updated: 2024-12-02 19:36
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Arbitrary File Read As Root Via GoTTY Page
Summary
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Pandora FMS on all allows Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability allows an unauthorised user to escalate and read sensitive files as if they were root. This issue affects Pandora FMS: from 700 through 773.
Severity
8.5 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-12-02 19:36 UTC
CWE
- CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://pandorafms.com/en/security/common-vulnera… | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pandora FMS | Pandora FMS |
Affected:
700 , ≤ 773
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2023-11-23 14:55
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