How severe is CVE-2023-41808?

CVE-2023-41808 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-41808 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41808?

CVE-2023-41808 affects Artica Pandora Fms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41808?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-41808 published?

CVE-2023-41808 was published on 2023-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41808

CVE-2023-41808 is a high-severity vulnerability in Artica Pandora Fms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Artica Pandora Fms
Published: 2023-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Pandora FMS on all allows Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability allows an unauthorised user to escalate and read sensitive files as if they were root. This issue affects Pandora FMS: from 700 through 773.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41808?: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Pandora FMS on all allows Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability allows an unauthorised user to escalate and read sensitive files as if they were root. This issue affects Pandora FMS: from 700 through 773.
How severe is CVE-2023-41808?: CVE-2023-41808 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-41808 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41808?: CVE-2023-41808 affects Artica Pandora Fms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41808?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-41808 published?: CVE-2023-41808 was published on 2023-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://pandorafms.com/en/security/common-vulnerabilities-and-exposures/

Affected products (1)

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

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