SB2020031331 - Input validation error in cacti (Alpine package) 



SB2020031331 - Input validation error in cacti (Alpine package)

Published: March 13, 2020 Updated: May 19, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2020031331
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7237)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the Performance Boost Debug Log field of "poller_automation.php". A remote authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.