CVE-2020-13231: CSRF

Published May 20, 2020
·
Updated

In Cacti before 1.2.11, authprofile.php?action=edit allows CSRF for an admin email change.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Cacti Cacti<1.2.11
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
ubuntu/cacti<1.1.38+ds1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
1.1.38+ds1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
ubuntu/cacti<1.2.10+ds1-1ubuntu1+esm1
1.2.10+ds1-1ubuntu1+esm1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/cacti to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.38+ds1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/cacti to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.2.10+ds1-1ubuntu1+esm1

Event History

May 20, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:54 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-13231?

CVE-2020-13231 is a vulnerability in Cacti before version 1.2.11 that allows CSRF for an admin email change.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-13231?

CVE-2020-13231 has a severity score of 6.5, which is considered medium.

3

How does CVE-2020-13231 affect Cacti?

CVE-2020-13231 affects Cacti versions before 1.2.11.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-13231?

To fix CVE-2020-13231, you should update to Cacti version 1.2.11 or later.

5

Are there any references I can check for more information on CVE-2020-13231?

Yes, you can find more information on CVE-2020-13231 at the following references: - GitHub issue: https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/issues/3342 - Cacti release: https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/releases/tag/release%2F1.2.11 - Fedora Project announcement: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ICJMWSY77IIGZYR6FE6NAQZFBO42VECO/

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