CVE-2023-39357 A Defect in sql_save() Causes Multiple SQL Injection Vulnerabilities in Cacti

High 8.8 Published 5 Sep 2023 Updated 13 Feb 2025

Authenticated users can exploit SQL injection in Cacti to achieve privilege escalation and remote code execution.

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-2023-39357?

CVE-2023-39357 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Cacti Cacti, published on 5 Sep 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cacti is an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework. A defect in the sql_save function was discovered. When the column type is numeric, the sql_save function directly utilizes user input. Many files and functions calling the sql_save function do not perform prior validation of user input, leading to the existence of multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Cacti. This allows authenticated users to exploit these SQL injection vulnerabilities to perform privilege escalation and remote code execution. This issue has been addressed in version 1.2.25. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39357?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Cacti Cacti, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39357?

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-2023-39357 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39357 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as CLEANSTART-2024-IK86546, DEBIAN-CVE-2023-39357, GHSA-6jhp-mgqg-fhqg, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-39357.