CVE-2021-23225
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.53%
Last modified
CVE-2021-23225 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cacti 1.1.38 allows authenticated users with User Management permissions to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in the "new_username" field during creation of a new user via "Copy" method at user_admin.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cacti 1.1.38 allows authenticated users with User Management permissions to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in the "new_username" field during creation of a new user via "Copy" method at user_admin.php.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cacti | Cacti | 1.1.38 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00038.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cacti.net/info/changelogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00038.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cacti.net/info/changelogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23225?
Cacti 1.1.38 allows authenticated users with User Management permissions to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in the "new_username" field during creation of a new user via "Copy" method at user_admin.php.
How severe is CVE-2021-23225?
CVE-2021-23225 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23225?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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