CVE-2020-13851

HIGH EXPLOITED NUCLEI

Pandora FMS Events Remote Command Execution

Title source: metasploit
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

CVE-2020-13851 has been observed exploited in the wild (reported by VulnCheck KEV). EIP tracks 2 public exploits from researchers including hadrian3689, Fernando Catoira, Julio Sanchez, Erik Wynter, including a Metasploit module exploits/linux/http/pandora_fms_events_exec. A Nuclei detection template is also available.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a Python-based exploit for CVE-2020-13851, targeting Pandora FMS 7.44. The exploit leverages authenticated remote code execution via the events feature, allowing command injection through a reverse shell payload.

Description

Artica Pandora FMS 7.44 allows remote command execution via the events feature.

Exploits (2)

nomisec WORKING POC
by hadrian3689 · poc
https://github.com/hadrian3689/pandorafms_7.44

This repository contains a Python-based exploit for CVE-2020-13851, targeting Pandora FMS 7.44. The exploit leverages authenticated remote code execution via the events feature, allowing command injection through a reverse shell payload.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Pandora FMS 7.44
Auth required
Prerequisites: Valid credentials or a PHP session cookie · Network access to the target · Listener setup for reverse shell
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit WORKING POC EXCELLENT
by Fernando Catoira, Julio Sanchez, Erik Wynter · rubypoclinux
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/pandora_fms_events_exec.rb

This Metasploit module exploits CVE-2020-13851, a command injection vulnerability in Pandora FMS's Events feature, allowing authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via the `target` parameter in HTTP POST requests.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Pandora FMS versions 7.0 NG 742, 7.0 NG 743, and 7.0 NG 744
Auth required
Prerequisites: Valid credentials for a Pandora FMS account · Network access to the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Nuclei Templates (1)

Artica Pandora FMS 7.44 - Remote Code Execution
HIGHVERIFIEDby theamanrawat
Shodan: title:"Pandora FMS" || http.title:"pandora fms"
FOFA: title="pandora fms"

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.9395
EPSS Percentile 99.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

VulnCheck KEV 2026-04-08
CWE
CWE-78
Status published
Products (1)
pandorafms/pandora_fms 7.44
Published Jun 11, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026