PT-2024-10: Cross-Site Scripting (DOM-based XSS) in Cacti

Vendor: Cacti

Product: Cacti

Vulnerable version: 1.2.26 and lower

Vulnerability type:

- CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Identifier (ID):

BDU:2024-04203

CVE-2023-49086

Vulnerability vector:

- Base vulnerability score (CVSSv3.1): CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

- Severity (CVSSv3.1): 5.4 (medium)

- Base vulnerability score (CVSSv4.0): CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

- Severity (CVSSv4.0): 5.1 (medium)

Description:

The vulnerability was identified in Cacti version 1.2.26 and below. It allows to bypass an earlier patch (CVE-2023-39360). The vulnerability leads to a cross-site scripting attack (XSS DOM-based). The vulnerability can be exploited by an authorized user and leads to the possibility of executing arbitrary javascript code in the browser of the attacked user.

Vulnerability status: Confirmed by vendor

Date of vulnerability detection: 08.11.2023

Recommendations: Update to version 1.2.27 or higher

Additional information: Security Advisory

Researcher: Aleksey Solovev (Positive Technologies)

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