Cacti Import Packages Remote Code Execution
Posted on 13 June 2024
This exploit module leverages an arbitrary file write vulnerability in Cacti versions prior to 1.2.27 to achieve remote code execution. It abuses the Import Packages feature to upload a specially crafted package that embeds a PHP file. Cacti will extract this file to an accessible location. The module finally triggers the payload to execute arbitrary PHP code in the context of the user running the web server. Authentication is needed and the account must have access to the Import Packages feature. This is granted by setting the Import Templates permission in the Template Editor section.
