CVE-2010-4280 in Pandora FMS
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Pandora FMS before 3.1.1 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the id_group parameter in an operation/agentes/ver_agente action to ajax.php or (2) the group_id parameter in an operation/agentes/estado_agente action to index.php, related to operation/agentes/estado_agente.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/24/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-4280 represents a critical security flaw in Pandora FMS versions prior to 3.1.1, specifically targeting SQL injection attack vectors that enable authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This vulnerability exists within the web application's handling of user-supplied input parameters, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or system resources. The flaw affects two distinct attack vectors within the Pandora FMS framework, demonstrating the complexity of the vulnerability landscape within this monitoring platform.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the application's database interaction layers. When authenticated users submit requests containing maliciously crafted parameters, the application fails to properly escape or validate the input before incorporating it into SQL queries. The first vector involves the id_group parameter within the operation/agentes/ver_agente action of ajax.php, while the second vector targets the group_id parameter in the operation/agentes/estado_agente action of index.php, which ultimately processes requests through operation/agentes/estado_agente.php. Both pathways demonstrate the same underlying flaw where user-controllable data is directly embedded into database queries without proper sanitization mechanisms.
The operational impact of CVE-2010-4280 extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to manipulate the entire Pandora FMS monitoring infrastructure. Attackers could potentially extract sensitive configuration data, user credentials, network topology information, and monitoring agent details that would otherwise remain protected. The vulnerability's remote nature and requirement for authentication make it particularly dangerous as it could be exploited by insiders or compromised legitimate users, potentially leading to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to critical infrastructure monitoring data. This type of vulnerability directly relates to CWE-89 which categorizes SQL injection flaws as a fundamental weakness in software design.
From an adversary perspective, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage and T1566 for credential access through exploitation of known vulnerabilities. The attack chain typically begins with an authenticated user session, followed by parameter manipulation to inject malicious SQL payloads, ultimately leading to database command execution. Organizations using Pandora FMS versions prior to 3.1.1 face significant risk exposure, as the vulnerability can be exploited by attackers with minimal privileges to escalate their access and potentially gain complete control over the monitoring system.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-4280 should prioritize immediate patching to version 3.1.1 or later, which includes proper input validation and parameter sanitization mechanisms. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation at multiple layers including application code, database query construction, and web application firewall rules. The implementation of prepared statements or parameterized queries would effectively prevent the injection of malicious SQL code. Additionally, network segmentation, privileged account monitoring, and regular security audits should be employed to reduce the attack surface and detect potential exploitation attempts. Security teams should also consider implementing intrusion detection systems specifically configured to identify SQL injection patterns and monitor for suspicious parameter values in web application logs.