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CVE-2024-25641

Cacti path traversal

9.1 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 86.3%
  1. Published14 May 2024

Description

Cacti provides an operational monitoring and fault management framework. Prior to version 1.2.27, an arbitrary file write vulnerability, exploitable through the "Package Import" feature, allows authenticated users having the "Import Templates" permission to execute arbitrary PHP code on the web server. The vulnerability is located within the `import_package()` function defined into the `/lib/import.php` script. The function blindly trusts the filename and file content provided within the XML data, and writes such files into the Cacti base path (or even outside, since path traversal sequences are not filtered). This can be exploited to write or overwrite arbitrary files on the web server, leading to execution of arbitrary PHP code or other security impacts. Version 1.2.27 contains a patch for this issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Cacti< 1.2.27
Fedoraproject Fedora39

Remediation

Fixed in
Cacti≥ 1.2.27

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-25641 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-25641 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 86.3%.

How severe is CVE-2024-25641?

CVE-2024-25641 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 86.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-25641?

Affected products include Cacti, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25641?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Cacti 1.2.27 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.