CVE-2023-49086

Public Exploit
Cacti is vulnerable to cross-Site scripting (XSS) DOM

Description

Cacti is a robust performance and fault management framework and a frontend to RRDTool - a Time Series Database (TSDB). A vulnerability in versions prior to 1.2.27 bypasses an earlier fix for CVE-2023-39360, therefore leading to a DOM XSS attack. Exploitation of the vulnerability is possible for an authorized user. The vulnerable component is the `graphs_new.php`. The impact of the vulnerability is execution of arbitrary JavaScript code in the attacked user's browser. This issue has been patched in version 1.2.27.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.70% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: Cacti cacti
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/security/advisories/GHSA-wc73-r2vw-59pr vendor advisory exploit
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/commit/6ec01c8b2983bf4fcb86f8c647655f74090b5be9 patch
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RBEOAFKRARQHTDIYSL723XAFJ2Q6624X/ mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49086?
CVE-2023-49086 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-49086?
To fix CVE-2023-49086, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-49086 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-49086 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-49086?
CVE-2023-49086 affects Cacti cacti.
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