Cacti is an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework. The fix applied for CVE-2023-39515 in version 1.2.25 is incomplete as it enables an adversary to have a victim browser execute malicious code when a victim user hovers their mouse over the malicious data source path in `data_debug.php`. To perform the cross-site scripting attack, the adversary needs to be an authorized cacti user with the following permissions: `General Administration>Sites/Devices/Data`. The victim of this attack could be any account with permissions to view `http://<HOST>/cacti/data_debug.php`. As of time of publication, no complete fix has been included in Cacti.

The Linux/Unix host has one or more packages installed that are impacted by a vulnerability without a vendor supplied patch available.

  - Cacti is an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework. The fix applied for     CVE-2023-39515 in version 1.2.25 is incomplete as it enables an adversary to have a victim browser execute     malicious code when a victim user hovers their mouse over the malicious data source path in     `data_debug.php`. To perform the cross-site scripting attack, the adversary needs to be an authorized     cacti user with the following permissions: `General Administration>Sites/Devices/Data`. The victim of this     attack could be any account with permissions to view `http://<HOST>/cacti/data_debug.php`. As of time of     publication, no complete fix has been included in Cacti. (CVE-2023-49088)

Note that Nessus relies on the presence of the package as reported by the vendor.

There are packages installed that are affected by multiple vulnerabilities referenced in the following CVEs:

  - Cacti is an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework. Affected versions are
    subject to a SQL injection discovered in graph_view.php. Since guest users can access graph_view.php
    without authentication by default, if guest users are being utilized in an enabled state, there could be
    the potential for significant damage. Attackers may exploit this vulnerability, and there may be
    possibilities for actions such as the usurpation of administrative privileges or remote code execution.
    This issue has been addressed in version 1.2.25. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known
    workarounds for this vulnerability. (CVE-2023-39361)

  - Cacti is an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework. There are two instances of
    insecure deserialization in Cacti version 1.2.24. While a viable gadget chain exists in Cacti’s vendor
    directory (phpseclib), the necessary gadgets are not included, making them inaccessible and the insecure
    deserializations not exploitable. Each instance of insecure deserialization is due to using the
    unserialize function without sanitizing the user input. Cacti has a “safe” deserialization that attempts
    to sanitize the content and check for specific values before calling unserialize, but it isn’t used in
    these instances. The vulnerable code lies in graphs_new.php, specifically within the host_new_graphs_save
    function. This issue has been addressed in version 1.2.25. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no
    known workarounds for this vulnerability. (CVE-2023-30534)

  - Cacti is an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework. A defect in the sql_save
    function was discovered. When the column type is numeric, the sql_save function directly utilizes user
    input. Many files and functions calling the sql_save function do not perform prior validation of user
    input, leading to the existence of multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Cacti. This allows
    authenticated users to exploit these SQL injection vulnerabilities to perform privilege escalation and
    remote code execution. This issue has been addressed in version 1.2.25. Users are advised to upgrade.
    There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. (CVE-2023-39357)

  - Cacti is an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework. An authenticated SQL
    injection vulnerability was discovered which allows authenticated users to perform privilege escalation
    and remote code execution. The vulnerability resides in the `reports_user.php` file. In
    `ajax_get_branches`, the `tree_id` parameter is passed to the `reports_get_branch_select` function without
    any validation. This issue has been addressed in version 1.2.25. Users are advised to upgrade. There are
    no known workarounds for this vulnerability. (CVE-2023-39358)

  - Cacti is an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework. An authenticated SQL
    injection vulnerability was discovered which allows authenticated users to perform privilege escalation
    and remote code execution. The vulnerability resides in the `graphs.php` file. When dealing with the cases
    of ajax_hosts and ajax_hosts_noany, if the `site_id` parameter is greater than 0, it is directly reflected
    in the WHERE clause of the SQL statement. This creates an SQL injection vulnerability. This issue has been
    addressed in version 1.2.25. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this
    vulnerability. (CVE-2023-39359)

The remote Fedora 39 host has packages installed that are affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the FEDORA-2024-27a594f71d advisory.

    Update cacti and cacti-spine to version 1.2.27. This includes the upstream fixes for many CVEs, including     a critical remote code execution bug.

    - https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/blob/release/1.2.27/CHANGELOG
    - https://github.com/Cacti/spine/blob/release/1.2.27/CHANGELOG

Tenable has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Fedora security advisory.

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

The remote Debian 11 / 12 host has a package installed that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the dsa-5646 advisory.

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    Package        : cacti     CVE ID         : CVE-2023-39360 CVE-2023-39513 CVE-2023-49084 CVE-2023-49085                      CVE-2023-49086 CVE-2023-49088 CVE-2023-50250 CVE-2023-50569     Debian Bug     : 1059254

    Multiple security vulnerabilities have been discovered in Cacti, a web     interface for graphing of monitoring systems, which could result in     cross-site scripting, SQL injection, or command injection.

    For the oldstable distribution (bullseye), these problems have been fixed     in version 1.2.16+ds1-2+deb11u3.

    For the stable distribution (bookworm), these problems have been fixed in     version 1.2.24+ds1-1+deb12u2.

    We recommend that you upgrade your cacti packages.

    For the detailed security status of cacti please refer to     its security tracker page at:
    https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/cacti

    Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply     these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be     found at: https://www.debian.org/security/

    Mailing list: debian-security-announce@lists.debian.org
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Tenable has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Debian security advisory.

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

The remote Debian 10 host has a package installed that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the dla-3765 advisory.

    - -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3765-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org     https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                      Sylvain Beucler     March 18, 2024                                https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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    Package        : cacti     Version        : 1.2.2+ds1-2+deb10u6     CVE ID         : CVE-2023-39357 CVE-2023-39360 CVE-2023-39361 CVE-2023-39362                      CVE-2023-39364 CVE-2023-39365 CVE-2023-39513 CVE-2023-39515                      CVE-2023-39516 CVE-2023-49084 CVE-2023-49085 CVE-2023-49086                      CVE-2023-49088     Debian Bug     : 1059254

    Multiple vulnerabilities were found in Cacti, a network monitoring     system. An attacker could manipulate the database, execute code     remotely, launch DoS (denial-of-service) attacks or impersonate Cacti     users, in some situations.

    CVE-2023-39357

        When the column type is numeric, the sql_save function directly         utilizes user input. Many files and functions calling the sql_save         function do not perform prior validation of user input, leading to         the existence of multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in         Cacti. This allows authenticated users to exploit these SQL         injection vulnerabilities to perform privilege escalation and         remote code execution.

    CVE-2023-39360

        Stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability allows an         authenticated user to poison data. The vulnerability is found in         `graphs_new.php`. Several validations are performed, but the         `returnto` parameter is directly passed to `form_save_button`. In         order to bypass this validation, returnto must contain `host.php`.

    CVE-2023-39361

        SQL injection discovered in graph_view.php. Since guest users can         access graph_view.php without authentication by default, if guest         users are being utilized in an enabled state, there could be the         potential for significant damage. Attackers may exploit this         vulnerability, and there may be povssibilities for actions such as         the usurpation of administrative privileges or remote code         execution.

    CVE-2023-39362

        An authenticated privileged user, can use a malicious string in         the SNMP options of a Device, performing command injection and         obtaining remote code execution on the underlying server. The         `lib/snmp.php` file has a set of functions, with similar behavior,         that accept in input some variables and place them into an `exec`         call without a proper escape or validation.

    CVE-2023-39364

        Users with console access can be redirected to an arbitrary         website after a change password performed via a specifically         crafted URL. The `auth_changepassword.php` file accepts `ref` as a         URL parameter and reflects it in the form used to perform the         change password. It's value is used to perform a redirect via         `header` PHP function. A user can be tricked in performing the         change password operation, e.g., via a phishing message, and then         interacting with the malicious website where the redirection has         been performed, e.g., downloading malwares, providing credentials,         etc.

    CVE-2023-39365

        Issues with Cacti Regular Expression validation combined with the         external links feature can lead to limited SQL Injections and         subsequent data leakage.

    CVE-2023-39513

        Stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability which allows an         authenticated user to poison data stored in the _cacti_'s         database. The script under `host.php` is used to monitor and         manage hosts in the _cacti_ app, hence displays useful information         such as data queries and verbose logs.

    CVE-2023-39515

        Stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability allows an         authenticated user to poison data stored in the cacti's         database. These data will be viewed by administrative cacti         accounts and execute JavaScript code in the victim's browser at         view-time. The script under `data_debug.php` displays data source         related debugging information such as _data source paths, polling         settings, meta-data on the data source.

    CVE-2023-39516

        Stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability which allows an         authenticated user to poison data stored in the _cacti_'s         database. These data will be viewed by administrative _cacti_         accounts and execute JavaScript code in the victim's browser at         view-time. The script under `data_sources.php` displays the data         source management information (e.g. data source path, polling         configuration etc.) for different data visualizations of the
        _cacti_ app.

    CVE-2023-49084

        While using the detected SQL Injection and insufficient processing         of the include file path, it is possible to execute arbitrary code         on the server. Exploitation of the vulnerability is possible for         an authorized user. The vulnerable component is the `link.php`.

    CVE-2023-49085

        It is possible to execute arbitrary SQL code through the         `pollers.php` script. An authorized user may be able to execute         arbitrary SQL code. The vulnerable component is the `pollers.php`.

    CVE-2023-49086

        Bypassing an earlier fix (CVE-2023-39360) that leads to a DOM XSS         attack. Exploitation of the vulnerability is possible for an         authorized user. The vulnerable component is the `graphs_new.php`.

    CVE-2023-49088

        The fix applied for CVE-2023-39515 in version 1.2.25 is incomplete         as it enables an adversary to have a victim browser execute         malicious code when a victim user hovers their mouse over the         malicious data source path in `data_debug.php`.

    For Debian 10 buster, these problems have been fixed in version     1.2.2+ds1-2+deb10u6.

    We recommend that you upgrade your cacti packages.

    For the detailed security status of cacti please refer to     its security tracker page at:
    https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/cacti

    Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply     these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be     found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Tenable has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Debian security advisory.

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

The remote openSUSE 15 host has packages installed that are affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the openSUSE-SU-2024:0031-1 advisory.

  - Cacti is a robust performance and fault management framework and a frontend to RRDTool - a Time Series     Database (TSDB). While using the detected SQL Injection and insufficient processing of the include file     path, it is possible to execute arbitrary code on the server. Exploitation of the vulnerability is     possible for an authorized user. The vulnerable component is the `link.php`. Impact of the vulnerability     execution of arbitrary code on the server. (CVE-2023-49084)

  - Cacti provides an operational monitoring and fault management framework. In versions 1.2.25 and prior, it     is possible to execute arbitrary SQL code through the `pollers.php` script. An authorized user may be able     to execute arbitrary SQL code. The vulnerable component is the `pollers.php`. Impact of the vulnerability
    - arbitrary SQL code execution. As of time of publication, a patch does not appear to exist.
    (CVE-2023-49085)

  - Cacti is a robust performance and fault management framework and a frontend to RRDTool - a Time Series     Database (TSDB). Bypassing an earlier fix (CVE-2023-39360) that leads to a DOM XSS attack. Exploitation of     the vulnerability is possible for an authorized user. The vulnerable component is the `graphs_new.php`.
    Impact of the vulnerability - execution of arbitrary javascript code in the attacked user's browser. This     issue has been patched in version 1.2.26. (CVE-2023-49086)

  - Cacti is an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework. The fix applied for     CVE-2023-39515 in version 1.2.25 is incomplete as it enables an adversary to have a victim browser execute     malicious code when a victim user hovers their mouse over the malicious data source path in     `data_debug.php`. To perform the cross-site scripting attack, the adversary needs to be an authorized     cacti user with the following permissions: `General Administration>Sites/Devices/Data`. The victim of this     attack could be any account with permissions to view `http://<HOST>/cacti/data_debug.php`. As of time of     publication, no complete fix has been included in Cacti. (CVE-2023-49088)

  - Cacti is an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework. A reflection cross-site     scripting vulnerability was discovered in version 1.2.25. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to     perform actions on behalf of other users. The vulnerability is found in `templates_import.php.` When     uploading an xml template file, if the XML file does not pass the check, the server will give a JavaScript     pop-up prompt, which contains unfiltered xml template file name, resulting in XSS. An attacker exploiting     this vulnerability could execute actions on behalf of other users. This ability to impersonate users could     lead to unauthorized changes to settings. As of time of publication, no patched versions are available.
    (CVE-2023-50250)

  - Cacti provides an operational monitoring and fault management framework. Version 1.2.25 has a Blind SQL     Injection (SQLi) vulnerability within the SNMP Notification Receivers feature in the file     `managers.php'`. An authenticated attacker with the Settings/Utilities permission can send a crafted     HTTP GET request to the endpoint `/cacti/managers.php'` with an SQLi payload in the     `selected_graphs_array'` HTTP GET parameter. As of time of publication, no patched versions exist.
    (CVE-2023-51448)

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

ID	Name	Product	Family	Type	Severity
250807	Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-49088	Nessus	Misc.	Local	medium
427137	Alpine: multiple cacti packages: security update to 1.2.26-r0	Tenable Cloud Security	Alpine Linux Local Security Checks	Local	critical
427137	Alpine: multiple cacti packages: security update to 1.2.26-r0	Tenable Self-Hosted Container Security	Alpine Linux Local Security Checks	Local	critical
426838	Alpine: multiple cacti packages: security update to 1.2.25-r0	Tenable Cloud Security	Alpine Linux Local Security Checks	Local	critical
426838	Alpine: multiple cacti packages: security update to 1.2.25-r0	Tenable Self-Hosted Container Security	Alpine Linux Local Security Checks	Local	critical
198241	Fedora 39 : cacti / cacti-spine (2024-27a594f71d)	Nessus	Fedora Local Security Checks	Local	critical
192517	Debian dsa-5646 : cacti - security update	Nessus	Debian Local Security Checks	Local	high
192197	Debian dla-3765 : cacti - security update	Nessus	Debian Local Security Checks	Local	critical
189492	openSUSE 15 Security Update : cacti, cacti-spine (openSUSE-SU-2024:0031-1)	Nessus	SuSE Local Security Checks	Local	high
408249	Alpine: multiple cacti packages: security update to 1.2.26-r0	Tenable Cloud Security	Alpine Linux Local Security Checks	Local	critical
408249	Alpine: multiple cacti packages: security update to 1.2.26-r0	Tenable Self-Hosted Container Security	Alpine Linux Local Security Checks	Local	critical
408064	Alpine: multiple cacti packages: security update to 1.2.25-r0	Tenable Cloud Security	Alpine Linux Local Security Checks	Local	critical
408064	Alpine: multiple cacti packages: security update to 1.2.25-r0	Tenable Self-Hosted Container Security	Alpine Linux Local Security Checks	Local	critical

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