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CVE-2009-4032: XSS

First published: Sat Nov 21 2009(Updated: )

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Cacti 0.8.7e allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) graph.php, (2) include/top_graph_header.php, (3) lib/html_form.php, and (4) lib/timespan_settings.php, as demonstrated by the (a) graph_end or (b) graph_start parameters to graph.php; (c) the date1 parameter in a tree action to graph_view.php; and the (d) page_refresh and (e) default_dual_pane_width parameters to graph_settings.php.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cacti=0.8.7e

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-4032?

    CVE-2009-4032 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-4032?

    To fix CVE-2009-4032, upgrade to a patched version of Cacti, ensuring the software is updated beyond version 0.8.7e.

  • Which versions of Cacti are affected by CVE-2009-4032?

    CVE-2009-4032 affects Cacti version 0.8.7e and potentially earlier versions.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-4032?

    CVE-2009-4032 can be exploited to perform cross-site scripting attacks, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary scripts.

  • What components of Cacti are involved in CVE-2009-4032?

    The components involved in CVE-2009-4032 include graph.php, include/top_graph_header.php, lib/html_form.php, and lib/timespan_settings.php.

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