CVE-2020-8497
MediumExploitedIn Artica Pandora FMS through 7.42, an unauthenticated attacker can read the chat history.
Published Mar 23, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-8497 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting Pandora Fms (Artica).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 8, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 4.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Pandora Fms <=7.42, Pandora Fms 7.42.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
5.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
4.8%
Higher than 91.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
In Artica Pandora FMS through 7.42, an unauthenticated attacker can read the chat history. The file is in JSON format and it contains user names, user IDs, private messages, and timestamps.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 8, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Pandora FmsArtica | See advisory | 7.42 |
Patched Releases
Pandora Fms
<=7.42
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 23, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
In Artica Pandora FMS through 7.42, an unauthenticated attacker can read the chat history.
Affected: Pandora Fms (Artica). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 8, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Pandora Fms <=7.42, Pandora Fms 7.42.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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