CVE-2016-3659 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Cacti via the host_group_data parameter, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-3659?
CVE-2016-3659 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Cacti Cacti, published on 11 Apr 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in graph_view.php in Cacti 0.8.8.g allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the host_group_data parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3659?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cacti Cacti.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3659?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2016-3659 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3659 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Cacti Cacti
- CVE-2022-46169 Cacti Command Injection
- CVE-2026-39893 Cacti: Pre-authentication SQL injection via rfilter RLIKE clause in graph_view.php
- CVE-2026-39938 Cacti: Unauthenticated RCE on Graph Image
- CVE-2026-39955 Cacti has Pre-Authentication SQL Injection via unanchored FILTER_VALIDATE_REGEXP in graph_view.php
- CVE-2023-39361 Unauthenticated SQL Injection in graph_view.php in Cacti
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-3659, GHSA-gfqc-77c8-mw92, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-3659.