CVE-2023-49088: Cacti has incomplete fix for CVE-2023-39515

Published Dec 22, 2023
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Updated

Cacti is an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework. The fix applied for CVE-2023-39515 in version 1.2.25 is incomplete as it enables an adversary to have a victim browser execute malicious code when a victim user hovers their mouse over the malicious data source path in datadebug.php. To perform the cross-site scripting attack, the adversary needs to be an authorized cacti user with the following permissions: General Administration>Sites/Devices/Data. The victim of this attack could be any account with permissions to view http://<HOST>/cacti/datadebug.php. As of time of publication, no complete fix has been included in Cacti.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cacti Cacti<1.2.25

Event History

Dec 22, 2023
CVE Published
04:16 PM
Data Sourced
04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49088?

CVE-2023-49088 has been classified with a high severity level due to its potential to execute malicious code via a victim's browser.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-49088?

To fix CVE-2023-49088, update Cacti to version 1.2.26 or later, where the issue has been fully addressed.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2023-49088 on Cacti users?

CVE-2023-49088 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim's browser, potentially compromising users' systems.

4

Is CVE-2023-49088 a remote vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2023-49088 is a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it without physical access to the system.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2023-49088?

CVE-2023-49088 affects all versions of Cacti prior to 1.2.26, primarily impacting systems using the open-source monitoring tool.

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