CVE-2024-31459: Cacti remote code execution (CVSS 8.0)

Description

Cacti provides an operational monitoring and fault management framework. Prior to version 1.2.27, there is a file inclusion issue in the `lib/plugin.php` file. Combined with SQL injection vulnerabilities, remote code execution can be implemented. There is a file inclusion issue with the `api_plugin_hook()` function in the `lib/plugin.php` file, which reads the plugin_hooks and plugin_config tables in database. The read data is directly used to concatenate the file path which is used for file inclusion. Version 1.2.27 contains a patch for the issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityHigh

Privileges requiredHigh

User interactionNone

ScopeChanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/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

Patch & vendor advisories

References

https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/security/advisories/GHSA-cx8g-hvq8-p2rvExploitVendor Advisory
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/security/advisories/GHSA-gj3f-p326-gh8rExploitVendor Advisory
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/security/advisories/GHSA-pfh9-gwm6-86vpExploitVendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00027.html
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/RBEOAFKRARQHTDIYSL723XAFJ2Q6624X/Product

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-31459 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-31459 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.68%.

How severe is CVE-2024-31459?

CVE-2024-31459 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, rated high. EPSS estimates a 2.68% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-31459?

Affected products include Cacti, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31459?

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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