Vulnerability Description
Cacti before 0.6.8 stores a MySQL username and password in plaintext in config.php, which has world-readable permissions, which allows local users to modify databases as the Cacti user and possibly gain privileges.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| The Cacti Group | Cacti | 0.5 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0028.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10049.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.knights-of-the-routing-table.org/advisories/krt_001_20020903_cacti.txURL Repurposed
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5628PatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0028.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10049.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.knights-of-the-routing-table.org/advisories/krt_001_20020903_cacti.txURL Repurposed
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5628PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1479?
CVE-2002-1479 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Cacti before 0.6.8 stores a MySQL username and password in plaintext in config.php, which has world-readable permissions, which allows local users to modify databases as the Cacti user and possibly ga...
How severe is CVE-2002-1479?
CVE-2002-1479 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1479?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: The Cacti Group Cacti.