CVE-2022-48538 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

In Cacti 1.2.19, there is an authentication bypass in the web login functionality because of improper validation in the PHP code: cacti_ldap_auth() allows a zero as the password.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cacti	Cacti	1.2.19

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

https://docs.cacti.net/Settings-Auth-LDAP.mdTechnical Description
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/issues/5189ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
https://docs.cacti.net/Settings-Auth-LDAP.mdTechnical Description
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/issues/5189ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-48538?

CVE-2022-48538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). In Cacti 1.2.19, there is an authentication bypass in the web login functionality because of improper validation in the PHP code: cacti_ldap_auth() allows a zero as the password.

How severe is CVE-2022-48538?

CVE-2022-48538 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-48538?

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