Vulnerability Description
SQL injection vulnerability in Cacti 0.8.6i and earlier, when register_argc_argv is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) second or (2) third arguments to cmd.php. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to execute arbitrary commands since the SQL query results are later used in the polling_items array and popen function.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| The Cacti Group | Cacti | <= 0.8.6i |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23528Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23665
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23917
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23941
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-23.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017451
- http://www.cacti.net/release_notes_0_8_6j.php
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1250
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:015
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_07_cacti.html
- http://www.openpkg.com/security/advisories/OpenPKG-SA-2007.001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/457290/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21799
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5193
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31177
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6799?
CVE-2006-6799 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). SQL injection vulnerability in Cacti 0.8.6i and earlier, when register_argc_argv is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) second or (2) third arguments to cmd....
How severe is CVE-2006-6799?
CVE-2006-6799 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6799?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: The Cacti Group Cacti.