Improper Authentication in Cacti - CVE-2024-34340
Published: June 3, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU90695
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-34340
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cacti
Cacti
Software vendor:
The Cacti Group, Inc.
The Cacti Group, Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in the compat_password_verify() function when comparing older MD5 hashes. A remote user can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.