Vulnerability identifier: #VU43370

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-5223

CWE-ID: CWE-352

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 perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cacti: 0.5 - 0.8.7g

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External links
http://bugs.cacti.net/view.php?id=2062
http://forums.cacti.net/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=44116
http://forums.cacti.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=45871
http://secunia.com/advisories/47195
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51048
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71792

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.