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CVE-2023-41787 (GCVE-0-2023-41787)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-11-23 14:31 – Updated: 2024-08-02 19:09
VLAI
Title
Arbitrary File Read
Summary
Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Pandora FMS on all allows Leveraging/Manipulating Configuration File Search Paths. This vulnerability allows access to files with sensitive information. This issue affects Pandora FMS: from 700 through 772.
Severity
6 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
CWE
  • CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Pandora FMS Pandora FMS Affected: 700 , ≤ 772 (custom)
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Date Public
2023-11-23 14:30
Credits
Oliver Brooks <ollie.brooks@nccgroup.com>
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