CVE-2024-31459

HIGH
Published May 14, 2024 Modified Nov 4, 2025 CWE-98

Description

Cacti provides an operational monitoring and fault management framework. Prior to version 1.2.27, there is a file inclusion issue in the `lib/plugin.php` file. Combined with SQL injection vulnerabilities, remote code execution can be implemented. There is a file inclusion issue with the `api_plugin_hook()` function in the `lib/plugin.php` file, which reads the plugin_hooks and plugin_config tables in database. The read data is directly used to concatenate the file path which is used for file inclusion. Version 1.2.27 contains a patch for the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.0
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-98 CWE-98

Affected Products

Vendor Product
cacti cacti
fedoraproject fedora

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-31459? +
Cacti provides an operational monitoring and fault management framework. Prior to version 1.2.27, there is a file inclusion issue in the `lib/plugin.php` file. Combined with SQL injection vulnerabilities, remote code execution can be implemented. There is a file inclusion issue with the `api_plugin_hook()` function in the `lib/plugin.php` file, which reads the plugin_hooks and plugin_config tables in database. The read data is directly used to concatenate the file path which is used for file inclusion. Version 1.2.27 contains a patch for the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-31459? +
CVE-2024-31459 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-31459? +
CVE-2024-31459 affects products from cacti, fedoraproject, specifically: cacti, fedora. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-31459? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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