Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2016-3172 |
CWE-ID | CWE-89 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Cacti Web applications / Other software |
Vendor | The Cacti Group, Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU33274
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3172
CWE-ID:
CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via the parent_id parameter in an item_edit action. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCacti: 0.8.1 - 0.8.8d
External linkshttp://bugs.cacti.net/view.php?id=2667
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00074.html
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/10/13
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/15/11
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84324
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-05
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.