CVE-2010-2545: XSS
First published: Fri Aug 15 2008(Updated: )
Description: templates_import.php does not filter html metacharacters when importing xml template files. This may cause a persistent cross-site scripting when importing templates from untrusted sources. How to reproduce: /cacti/templates_import.php: Import a template file with a specially crafted <name>...</name> tag, such as shown here. <cacti> <hash_000016fe5edd777a76d48fc48c11aded5211ef> <name> Unix - Load Average<![CDATA[<script>alert(document.cookie)</script>]]> </name> ...
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/cacti | 1.2.16+ds1-2+deb11u3 1.2.24+ds1-1+deb12u2 1.2.27+ds1-2 | |
| Cacti | =0.5 | |
| Cacti | =0.8.6k | |
| Cacti | =0.8.6d | |
| Cacti | =0.6.3 | |
| Cacti | <=0.8.7f | |
| Cacti | =0.8.7 | |
| Cacti | =0.8.5a | |
| Cacti | =0.8.3 | |
| Cacti | =0.6.8 | |
| Cacti | =0.8.2 | |
| Cacti | =0.8.5 | |
| Cacti | =0.6.6 | |
| Cacti | =0.8.7d | |
| Cacti | =0.8.7b | |
| Cacti | =0.8.7a | |
| Cacti | =0.6.2 | |
| Cacti | =0.6.5 | |
| Cacti | =0.8.6f | |
| Cacti | =0.8.6g | |
| Cacti | =0.8.6j | |
| Cacti | =0.8.7c | |
| Cacti | =0.6.1 | |
| Cacti | =0.8 | |
| Cacti | =0.8.7e | |
| Cacti | =0.8.6a | |
| Cacti | =0.8.6i | |
| Cacti | =0.8.6 | |
| Cacti | =0.6.8a | |
| Cacti | =0.6.7 | |
| Cacti | =0.8.1 | |
| Cacti | =0.8.4 | |
| Cacti | =0.8.6c | |
| Cacti | =0.6.4 | |
| Cacti | =0.8.6b | |
| Cacti | =0.8.2a | |
| Cacti | =0.8.3a | |
| Cacti | =0.8.6h | |
| Cacti | =0.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=459229
- http://svn.cacti.net/viewvc?view=rev&revision=6038
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127978954522586&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=128017203704299&w=2
- http://svn.cacti.net/viewvc?view=rev&revision=6042
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41041
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0635.html
- http://cacti.net/release_notes_0_8_7g.php
- http://svn.cacti.net/viewvc?view=rev&revision=6037
- http://svn.cacti.net/viewvc?view=rev&revision=6041
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42575
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:160
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2132
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/61227
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=409911&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=409911&action=edit
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-2545
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2545?
CVE-2010-2545 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for persistent cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2545?
To fix CVE-2010-2545, ensure you upgrade to a version of Cacti that has addressed this vulnerability, such as 1.2.16+ds1-2+deb11u3 or later.
What are the affected versions of Cacti related to CVE-2010-2545?
CVE-2010-2545 affects multiple Cacti versions, including 0.5, 0.6, and from 0.8.1 to 0.8.7f.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-2545?
CVE-2010-2545 is categorized as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2010-2545 be exploited through template imports?
Yes, CVE-2010-2545 can be exploited by importing untrusted XML template files through templates_import.php.
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- version/cacti/0.6