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MEDIUM · 4.9

CVE-2017-16661

Cacti 1.1.27 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files by placing the Log Path into a private directory, and then making a clog.php?filename= request, as demonstrated by filen...

Vulnerability Description

Cacti 1.1.27 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files by placing the Log Path into a private directory, and then making a clog.php?filename= request, as demonstrated by filename=passwd (with a Log Path under /etc) to read /etc/passwd.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CactiCacti1.1.27

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16661?

CVE-2017-16661 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Cacti 1.1.27 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files by placing the Log Path into a private directory, and then making a clog.php?filename= request, as demonstrated by filen...

How severe is CVE-2017-16661?

CVE-2017-16661 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16661?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cacti Cacti.