CVE-2023-39366: Stored Cross-site Scripting in data_sources.php through Device-Name in 'select' input in Cacti

Published Sep 5, 2023
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Updated

Cacti is an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework. Affected versions are subject to a Stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability allows an authenticated user to poison data stored in the cacti's database. These data will be viewed by administrative cacti accounts and execute JavaScript code in the victim's browser at view-time. The datasources.php script displays the data source management information (e.g. data source path, polling configuration etc.) for different data visualizations of the cacti app. CENSUS found that an adversary that is able to configure a malicious Device name, can deploy a stored XSS attack against any user of the same (or broader) privileges. A user that possesses the General Administration>Sites/Devices/Data permissions can configure the device names in cacti. This configuration occurs through http://<HOST>/cacti/host.php, while the rendered malicious payload is exhibited at http://<HOST>/cacti/datasources.php. This vulnerability has been addressed in version 1.2.25. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to update should manually filter HTML output.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/cacti<=1.2.2+ds1-2+deb10u4, <=1.2.2+ds1-2+deb10u5, <=1.2.24+ds1-1
1.2.16+ds1-2+deb11u11.2.16+ds1-2+deb11u21.2.24+ds1-1+deb12u11.2.25+ds1-2
Ivanti Endpoint Management=2022 Service Update 5
Cacti Cacti>=1.2.0<1.2.25
Fedoraproject Fedora=37
Fedoraproject Fedora=38

Event History

Sep 5, 2023
CVE Published
08:42 PM
Data Sourced
08:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-39366?

CVE-2023-39366 refers to a Stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cacti, an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework.

2

How does CVE-2023-39366 affect Cacti?

CVE-2023-39366 allows an authenticated user to inject malicious code into the Cacti database, which can be viewed by administrative Cacti accounts.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-39366?

CVE-2023-39366 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 4.8.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-39366?

To fix CVE-2023-39366, upgrade Cacti to version 1.2.25 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-39366?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-39366 in the Cacti GitHub Security Advisory: [GitHub Advisory](https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/security/advisories/GHSA-rwhh-xxm6-vcrv)

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