CVE-2017-16661: Infoleak

Published Nov 8, 2017
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Updated

Cacti 1.1.27 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files by placing the Log Path into a private directory, and then making a clog.php?filename= request, as demonstrated by filename=passwd (with a Log Path under /etc) to read /etc/passwd.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cacti Cacti=1.1.27

Event History

Nov 8, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16661?

CVE-2017-16661 has a medium severity rating, as it allows access to sensitive files by authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-16661?

To fix CVE-2017-16661, upgrade to Cacti version 1.1.28 or later to ensure the vulnerability is patched.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-16661?

CVE-2017-16661 affects installations of Cacti version 1.1.27 that allow remote authenticated access.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16661?

CVE-2017-16661 is a file read vulnerability that can expose sensitive information to authenticated users.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2017-16661?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-16661 to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially compromising sensitive data.

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