CVE-2020-5844

Name: CVE-2020-5844
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-16T18:15:12.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 30.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5844 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. index.php?sec=godmode/extensions&sec2=extensions/files_repo in Pandora FMS v7.0 NG allows authenticated administrators to upload malicious PHP scripts, and execute them via base64 decoding of the file location. This affects v7.0NG.742_FIX_PERL2020.. EPSS estimates a 30.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

index.php?sec=godmode/extensions&sec2=extensions/files_repo in Pandora FMS v7.0 NG allows authenticated administrators to upload malicious PHP scripts, and execute them via base64 decoding of the file location. This affects v7.0NG.742_FIX_PERL2020.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

30.25%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Artica	Pandora Fms	7.0_ng

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167503/Pandora-FMS-7.0NG.742-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/TheCyberGeek/CVE-2020-5844Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://pandorafms.comProduct
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167503/Pandora-FMS-7.0NG.742-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/TheCyberGeek/CVE-2020-5844Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://pandorafms.comProduct

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5844?

How severe is CVE-2020-5844?

CVE-2020-5844 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 30.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5844?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST