Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2024-12971?

Affected: Pandora FMS (Artica) versions >= 700. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2024-12971 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2024-12971 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2024-12971?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2024-12971?

Fixed versions are available, including Pandora FMS 777.8.

How urgently should CVE-2024-12971 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2024-12971

HighPublic exploit

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerability allows OS Command Injection.This issue affects Pandora FMS from 700 to 777.6

Published Mar 17, 2025 · Updated Sep 16, 2025

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2024-12971 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.6 v4) affecting Pandora FMS (Artica).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Pandora FMS 777.8.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v4

8.6

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:N/AU:Y/R:U/V:C/RE:L/U:Green

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

61%

Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerability allows OS Command Injection.This issue affects Pandora FMS from 700 to 777.6

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Pandora FMSArtica	>= 700	777.8

Patched Releases

Pandora FMS

777.8

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Mar 17, 2025
Last updated
Sep 16, 2025

Weakness Type

CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerability allows OS Command Injection.This issue affects Pandora FMS from 700 to 777.6
Affected: Pandora FMS (Artica) versions >= 700. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Pandora FMS 777.8.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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