CVE-2024-43364: Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) when creating external links in Cacti

Published Oct 7, 2024
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Updated

Cacti is an open source performance and fault management framework. The title parameter is not properly sanitized when saving external links in links.php . Morever, the said title parameter is stored in the database and reflected back to user in index.php, finally leading to stored XSS. Users with the privilege to create external links can manipulate the title parameter in the http post request while creating external links to perform stored XSS attacks. The vulnerability known as XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) occurs when an application allows untrusted user input to be displayed on a web page without proper validation or escaping. This issue has been addressed in release version 1.2.28. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cacti Cacti<1.2.28

Event History

Oct 7, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43364?

CVE-2024-43364 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to improper sanitization leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-43364?

To fix CVE-2024-43364, update Cacti to version 1.2.28 or greater where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What versions of Cacti are affected by CVE-2024-43364?

CVE-2024-43364 affects all versions of Cacti prior to 1.2.28.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-43364 on users?

Users affected by CVE-2024-43364 may experience stored XSS attacks, leading to potential data breaches or session hijacking.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-43364?

As of now, there is no known workaround for CVE-2024-43364; the recommended action is to upgrade to the patched version.

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