OS Command Injection in Cacti

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU27394

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2009-4112

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application allows authenticated administrators to update the "Data Input Method" for the "Linux - Get Memory Usage" setting and insert arbitrary system command. A remote authenticated administrator can execute arbitrary OS commands on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cacti: 0.8.7c - 0.8.7

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.8.7c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.8.7d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.8.7e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2009-11/0292.html
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/11/26/1
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/11/30/2
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508129/100/0/threaded

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.