QID 356365

Date Published: 2023-10-18

QID 356365: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for cacti : ALAS-2023-1842

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)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS-2023-1842 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

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