CVE-2025-45160: Medium severity Cacti Cacti vulnerability

Published Jan 29, 2026
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Updated

A HTML injection vulnerability exists in the file upload functionality of Cacti <= 1.2.29. When a file with an invalid format is uploaded, the application reflects the submitted filename back into an error popup without proper sanitization. As a result, attackers can inject arbitrary HTML elements (e.g., <h1>, <b>, <svg>) into the rendered page. NOTE: Multiple third-parties including the maintainer have stated that they cannot reproduce this issue after 1.2.27.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cacti Cacti<=1.2.29

Event History

Jan 29, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-45160?

The severity of CVE-2025-45160 is considered moderate due to the potential for HTML injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-45160?

To fix CVE-2025-45160, upgrade to Cacti version 1.2.30 or later where the vulnerability is patched.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-45160 have on my system?

CVE-2025-45160 allows attackers to inject arbitrary HTML, which could lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) and other security risks.

4

Which versions of Cacti are affected by CVE-2025-45160?

CVE-2025-45160 affects Cacti versions up to and including 1.2.29.

5

How does CVE-2025-45160 work?

CVE-2025-45160 works by allowing an attacker to upload files with invalid formats, leading to unsanitized reflection of filenames in error messages.

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