CVE-2024-43363

Public Exploit
Remote code execution via Log Poisoning in Cacti

Description

Cacti is an open source performance and fault management framework. An admin user can create a device with a malicious hostname containing php code and repeat the installation process (completing only step 5 of the installation process is enough, no need to complete the steps before or after it) to use a php file as the cacti log file. After having the malicious hostname end up in the logs (log poisoning), one can simply go to the log file url to execute commands to achieve RCE. This issue has been addressed in version 1.2.28 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 39.62% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: Cacti cacti
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/security/advisories/GHSA-gxq4-mv8h-6qj4 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43363?
CVE-2024-43363 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-43363?
To fix CVE-2024-43363, 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-2024-43363 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-43363 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~40% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-43363?
CVE-2024-43363 affects Cacti cacti.
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