Is CVE-2022-43979 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-43979 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-43979 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-43979 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-43979?

CVE-2022-43979 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-43979

CWE-434Published: January 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

There is a Path Traversal that leads to a Local File Inclusion in Pandora FMS v764. A function is called to check that the parameter that the user has inserted does not contain malicious characteres, but this check is insufficient. An attacker could insert an absolute path to overcome the heck, thus being able to incluse any PHP file that resides on the disk. The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a remote code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-43979 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.