Description
Cacti before 0.6.8 stores a MySQL username and password in plaintext in config.php, which has world-readable permissions, which allows local users to modify databases as the Cacti user and possibly gain privileges.
Products
- The Cacti Group Cacti 0.5
- The Cacti Group Cacti 0.6.1
- The Cacti Group Cacti 0.6.2
- The Cacti Group Cacti 0.6.3
- The Cacti Group Cacti 0.6.4
- The Cacti Group Cacti 0.6.5
- The Cacti Group Cacti 0.6.6
- The Cacti Group Cacti 0.6.7
- The Cacti Group Cacti 0.6.8
- The Cacti Group Cacti 0.6
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2002-1479, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2002-1479 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References