Vulnerability identifier: #VU80439
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/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-276
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cacti
Web applications /
Other software
Vendor: The Cacti Group, Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions set for web document directory. A local user with create an arbitrary PHP file in the directory and execute it on the system.
Note, the vulnerability affects Windows installations only.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cacti: 1.2.0 - 1.2.24
External links
http://github.com/Cacti/cacti/security/advisories/GHSA-rf5w-pq3f-9876
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.