Cacti poll_for_data Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Cacti. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the poll_for_data function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.
Additional Details
Cacti has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/security/advisories/GHSA-6p93-p743-35gf
Disclosure Timeline
- 2022-11-25 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2023-01-31 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2023-01-31 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Steven Seeley (mr_me) of Source Incite
