# CVE-2023-50250: cacti: Cacti is an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework

CVE-2023-50250 is fixed in cacti on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-50250, released December 22, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-50250
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.1 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0128
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 22, 2023

## Description

Cacti is an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework. A reflection cross-site scripting vulnerability was discovered in version 1.2.25. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to perform actions on behalf of other users. The vulnerability is found in `templates_import.php.` When uploading an xml template file, if the XML file does not pass the check, the server will give a JavaScript pop-up prompt, which contains unfiltered xml template file name, resulting in XSS. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute actions on behalf of other users. This ability to impersonate users could lead to unauthorized changes to settings. As of time of publication, no patched versions are available.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | cacti Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1.2.24+ds1-1+deb12u2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-50250](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-50250.md) | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Linux | cacti Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.2.26+ds1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-50250](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-50250.md) | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Linux | cacti Debian 14 | 1.2.26+ds1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-50250](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-50250.md) | Dec 22, 2023 |

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