critical
9.1
CWE
20 22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-25641: Cacti RCE vulnerability when importing packages

First published: Mon May 13 2024(Updated: )

Cacti provides an operational monitoring and fault management framework. Prior to version 1.2.27, an arbitrary file write vulnerability, exploitable through the "Package Import" feature, allows authenticated users having the "Import Templates" permission to execute arbitrary PHP code on the web server. The vulnerability is located within the `import_package()` function defined into the `/lib/import.php` script. The function blindly trusts the filename and file content provided within the XML data, and writes such files into the Cacti base path (or even outside, since path traversal sequences are not filtered). This can be exploited to write or overwrite arbitrary files on the web server, leading to execution of arbitrary PHP code or other security impacts. Version 1.2.27 contains a patch for this issue.

Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/cacti<=1.2.16+ds1-2+deb11u3<=1.2.24+ds1-1+deb12u2
1.2.16+ds1-2+deb11u4
1.2.24+ds1-1+deb12u4
1.2.27+ds1-2
Cacti<1.2.27
Fedora=39

Remedy

https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/commit/eff35b0ff26cc27c82d7880469ed6d5e3bef6210

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-25641?

    CVE-2024-25641 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary PHP code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-25641?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-25641, update Cacti to version 1.2.27 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-25641?

    CVE-2024-25641 affects all versions of Cacti prior to 1.2.27, particularly those with the 'Import Templates' permission.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2024-25641?

    The implications of CVE-2024-25641 include unauthorized access and execution of arbitrary PHP code by authenticated users.

  • When was CVE-2024-25641 reported?

    CVE-2024-25641 was reported in May 2024.

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