CVE-2023-39361
CriticalExploitedAffected versions are subject to a SQL injection discovered in graph_view.php.
Published Sep 6, 2023 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-39361, GHSA-6r43-q2fw-5wrg, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-39361, USN-6720-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-39361 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Cacti, Fedora (Fedoraproject), cacti-spine (suse).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jul 6, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Cacti 1.2.16+ds1-2+deb11u2, Cacti 1.2.19+ds1-2ubuntu1+esm1, Cacti 1.2.2+ds1-2+deb10u6.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
89%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Cacti is an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework. Affected versions are subject to a SQL injection discovered in graph_view.php. Since guest users can access graph_view.php without authentication by default, if guest users are being utilized in an enabled state, there could be the potential for significant damage. Attackers may exploit this vulnerability, and there may be possibilities for actions such as the usurpation of administrative privileges or 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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 6, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 6, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
36 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CactiCacti | 1.2.24, >= < 1.2.25 | 1.2.26-r0 |
| FedoraFedoraproject | 37, 38 | n/a |
| cacti-spinesuse | See advisory | 1.2.25-bp155.2.3.1 |
Patched Releases
Cacti
1.2.16+ds1-2+deb11u2, 1.2.19+ds1-2ubuntu1+esm1, 1.2.2+ds1-2+deb10u6, 1.2.24+ds1-1+deb12u1, 1.2.25-2.1, 1.2.25-bp155.2.3.1, 1.2.25-r0, 1.2.25+ds1-1, 1.2.25+ds1-2, 1.2.26-r0
cacti-spine
1.2.25-bp155.2.3.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 6, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 6, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 6, 2026
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2023/39xxx/CVE-2023-39361.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-39361
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-39361
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-39361
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6720-1
FAQ
Common Questions.
Cacti is an open source operational monitoring and fault management framework.
Affected: Cacti versions 1.2.24, >= < 1.2.25; Fedora (Fedoraproject) versions 37, 38; cacti-spine (suse). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jul 6, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Cacti 1.2.16+ds1-2+deb11u2, Cacti 1.2.19+ds1-2ubuntu1+esm1, Cacti 1.2.2+ds1-2+deb10u6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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