#VU90695 Improper Authentication in Cacti - CVE-2024-34340

Vulnerability identifier: #VU90695

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 0.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-34340

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cacti
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: The Cacti Group, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the compat_password_verify() function when comparing older MD5 hashes. A remote user can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cacti: 1.0.0 - 19

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External links
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/security/advisories/GHSA-37x7-mfjv-mm7m

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.