CVE-2022-48538
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.66%
Last modified
CVE-2022-48538 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cacti | Cacti | 1.2.19 |
References
- https://docs.cacti.net/Settings-Auth-LDAP.mdTechnical Description
- https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/issues/5189Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.cacti.net/Settings-Auth-LDAP.mdTechnical Description
- https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/issues/5189Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-48538?
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 a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48538?
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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