XSS in Cacti
CVE-2023-50250
Cacti is an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework. A reflection cross-site scripting vulnerability was discovered in version 1.2.25. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to perform actions on behalf of other users. The vulnerability is found in `templates_import.php.` When uploading an xml template file, if the XML file does not pass the check, the server will give a JavaScript pop-up prompt, which contains unfiltered xml template file name, resulting in XSS. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute actions on behalf of other users. This ability to impersonate users could lead to unauthorized changes to settings. As of time of publication, no patched versions are available.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.013 (67.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Cacti — versions 1.2.25, <= 1.2.25
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Exploit, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Release Notes)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-50250?
- CVE-2023-50250 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cacti, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2023-12-22.
- How severe is CVE-2023-50250?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-50250 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.