CVE-2014-5025: XSS
First published: Mon Oct 20 2014(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in data_sources.php in Cacti 0.8.8b allows remote authenticated users with console access to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name_cache parameter in a ds_edit action.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | =7.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| Cacti | =0.8.8b |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.cacti.net/view.php?id=2456
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-03/msg00034.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3007
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/22/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68759
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94814
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201509-03
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-5025?
CVE-2014-5025 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to enable cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5025?
To fix CVE-2014-5025, update to the latest version of Cacti or apply the appropriate security patches provided by your OS vendor.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-5025?
CVE-2014-5025 affects remote authenticated users with console access in Cacti version 0.8.8b on specific Linux distributions.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2014-5025?
CVE-2014-5025 allows attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2014-5025?
Yes, CVE-2014-5025 has documented exploits that leverage the vulnerability to execute malicious scripts.
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