CVE-2022-43979
Path Traversal leading to Local File Inclusion
5.9CVSSMEDIUM
Description
There is a Path Traversal that leads to a Local File Inclusion in Pandora FMS v764. A function is called to check that the parameter that the user has inserted does not contain malicious characteres, but this check is insufficient. An attacker could insert an absolute path to overcome the heck, thus being able to incluse any PHP file that resides on the disk. The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a remote code execution.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:AAttack VectorAdjacent
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:HPrivileges RequiredHigh
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:LAvailabilityLow
Weaknesses
Affected Products
pandorafmscommercialEnterprise Softwareaka artica pandora fms, pandora flexible monitoring system, pandora fms
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
5 techniques Collection
Command and Control
Discovery
Initial Access
Persistence
References
Timeline
Published
Jan 27, 2023
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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