Vulnerability identifier: #VU33274
Vulnerability 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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-89
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cacti
Web applications /
Other software
Vendor: The Cacti Group, Inc.
Description
The 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.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cacti: 0.8.1 - 0.8.8d
External links
http://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
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.