CVE-2013-5588

CVE-2013-5588 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cacti with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Cacti 0.8.8b and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the step parameter to install/index.php or (2) the id parameter to cacti/host.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5588?
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Cacti 0.8.8b and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the step parameter to install/index.php or (2) the id parameter to cacti/host.php.
How severe is CVE-2013-5588?
CVE-2013-5588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5588 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5588?
CVE-2013-5588 primarily affects Cacti. In total, 36 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5588?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5588 published?
CVE-2013-5588 was published on 2013-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (36)

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