How severe is CVE-2020-8497?

CVE-2020-8497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-8497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8497?

CVE-2020-8497 affects Artica Pandora Fms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8497?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-8497 published?

CVE-2020-8497 was published on 2020-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8497

CVE-2020-8497 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Artica Pandora Fms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Artica Pandora Fms
Published: 2020-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8497?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2020-8497?: CVE-2020-8497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-8497 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8497?: CVE-2020-8497 affects Artica Pandora Fms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8497?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-8497 published?: CVE-2020-8497 was published on 2020-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://k4m1ll0.com/cve-2020-8497.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:artica:pandora_fms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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