CVE-2024-43365 — MEDIUM (5.7)

Vulnerability Description

Cacti is an open source performance and fault management framework. The`consolenewsection` parameter is not properly sanitized when saving external links in links.php . Morever, the said consolenewsection parameter is stored in the database and reflected back to user in `index.php`, finally leading to stored XSS. Users with the privilege to create external links can manipulate the “consolenewsection” parameter in the http post request while creating external links to perform stored XSS attacks. The vulnerability known as XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) occurs when an application allows untrusted user input to be displayed on a web page without proper validation or escaping. This issue has been addressed in release version 1.2.28. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

5.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cacti	Cacti	1.2.27

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/security/advisories/GHSA-49f2-hwx9-qffrExploitThird Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/02/msg00010.html

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-43365?

CVE-2024-43365 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). Cacti is an open source performance and fault management framework. The`consolenewsection` parameter is not properly sanitized when saving external links in links.php . Morever, the said consolenewsec...

How severe is CVE-2024-43365?

CVE-2024-43365 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-43365?

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