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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-48538
CVE-2022-48538:
Cacti vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In Cacti 1.2.19, there is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the web login functionality due to improper validation in the PHP code, specifically in the cactildapauth() function which allows a zero as the password (CVE Mitre, Debian Tracker).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the LDAP authentication mechanism of Cacti 1.2.19. The issue stems from the cactildapauth() function's improper validation that accepts zero as a valid password value, allowing attackers to bypass authentication controls (Cacti LDAP Docs).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to gain access to Cacti's web interface by bypassing the authentication mechanism, potentially leading to unauthorized access to monitoring and management functions (CVE Mitre).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in versions after Cacti 1.2.19. Users should upgrade to a patched version. For Debian-based systems, fixed packages are available in the bookworm, trixie, and sid distributions (Debian Tracker).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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