Vulnerability identifier: #VU90695
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
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
External links
http://github.com/Cacti/cacti/security/advisories/GHSA-37x7-mfjv-mm7m
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.