# CVE-2026-46531: cacti: Cacti is an open source performance and fault management framework

CVE-2026-46531 is fixed in cacti on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-46531 (version 1.2.31+ds1-1), released October 24, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-46531
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0030
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 23, 2026

## Description

Cacti is an open source performance and fault management framework. From version 1.2.27 to before version 1.2.31, Cacti contains an authenticated stored second-order SQL injection in the automation tree rule item handler. A user holding the Automation realm (default General Administration role) can persist an arbitrary SQL fragment in the automation_tree_rule_items.field column. The fragment is later concatenated directly into a SELECT ... AS source FROM ... clause in lib/api_automation.php :: create_all_header_nodes() and executed when an administrator triggers automation via the standard graphs.php?action=actions&drp_action=8 ("Apply Automation Rules") bulk action. The result of the injected SELECT is written into graph_tree_items.title and rendered in the Cacti tree UI, providing a direct exfiltration channe. This issue has been patched in version 1.2.31.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | cacti Debian 14 | 1.2.31+ds1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-46531](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-46531.md) | Oct 24, 2026 |

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