CVE-2024-43365: Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) when creating external links in Cacti
First published: Mon Oct 07 2024(Updated: )
Cacti is an open source performance and fault management framework. The`consolenewsection` parameter is not properly sanitized when saving external links in links.php . Morever, the said consolenewsection 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 “consolenewsection” 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.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cacti | =1.2.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-43365?
CVE-2024-43365 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to improper input sanitization.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43365?
To fix CVE-2024-43365, update to the latest version of Cacti where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What are the implications of CVE-2024-43365?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-43365 could allow an attacker to inject malicious content that may lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Which versions of Cacti are affected by CVE-2024-43365?
CVE-2024-43365 affects Cacti version 1.2.27.
Is user input involved in CVE-2024-43365?
Yes, the vulnerability arises from the lack of proper sanitization of the 'consolenewsection' parameter from user input.
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