CVE-2020-8511

Name: CVE-2020-8511
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-23T16:15:17.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 3.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8511 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. In Artica Pandora FMS through 7.42, Web Admin users can execute arbitrary code by uploading a .php file via the File Repository component, a different issue than CVE-2020-7935 and CVE-2020-8500.. EPSS estimates a 3.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Artica Pandora FMS through 7.42, Web Admin users can execute arbitrary code by uploading a .php file via the File Repository component, a different issue than CVE-2020-7935 and CVE-2020-8500.

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

3.08%

86.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Artica	Pandora Fms	<= 7.42

References

https://k4m1ll0.com/cve-2020-8511.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://k4m1ll0.com/cve-2020-8511.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8511?

In Artica Pandora FMS through 7.42, Web Admin users can execute arbitrary code by uploading a .php file via the File Repository component, a different issue than CVE-2020-7935 and CVE-2020-8500.

How severe is CVE-2020-8511?

CVE-2020-8511 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8511?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-8511?

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Source: NVD / NIST