How severe is CVE-2024-43362?

CVE-2024-43362 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-43362 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43362?

CVE-2024-43362 affects Cacti. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43362?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-43362 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43362 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40250.

When was CVE-2024-43362 published?

CVE-2024-43362 was published on 2024-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43362

CVE-2024-43362 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cacti with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 35% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 35% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40250
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cacti
Published: 2024-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cacti is an open source performance and fault management framework. The `fileurl` parameter is not properly sanitized when saving external links in `links.php` . Morever, the said fileurl is placed in some html code which is passed to the `print` function in `link.php` and `index.php`, finally leading to stored XSS. Users with the privilege to create external links can manipulate the `fileurl` parameter in the http post request while creating external links to perform stored XSS attacks. The vulnerability known as XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) occurs when an application allows untrusted user input to be displayed on a web page without proper validation or escaping. This issue has been addressed in release version 1.2.28. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43362?: Cacti is an open source performance and fault management framework. The `fileurl` parameter is not properly sanitized when saving external links in `links.php` . Morever, the said fileurl is placed in some html code which is passed to the `print` function in `link.php` and `index.php`, finally leading to stored XSS. Users with the privilege to create external links can manipulate the `fileurl` parameter in the http post request while creating external links to perform stored XSS attacks. The vulnerability known as XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) occurs when an application allows untrusted user input to be displayed on a web page without proper validation or escaping. This issue has been addressed in release version 1.2.28. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-43362?: CVE-2024-43362 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-43362 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43362?: CVE-2024-43362 affects Cacti. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43362?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-43362 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43362 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40250.
When was CVE-2024-43362 published?: CVE-2024-43362 was published on 2024-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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