#VU90703 Code Injection in Cacti


Published: 2024-06-13 | Updated: 2024-08-30

Vulnerability identifier: #VU90703

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25641

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Cacti
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: The Cacti Group, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the "Package Import" feature. A remote privileged user can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary PHP code on the target server.


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-7cmj-g5qc-pj88
http://github.com/Cacti/cacti/commit/eff35b0ff26cc27c82d7880469ed6d5e3bef6210


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, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.


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