What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-45598?

CVE-2024-45598 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Cacti are affected by CVE-2024-45598?

Organizations using Cacti should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2024-45598, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 6.0. This could allow unauthorized file access.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-45598?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-45598. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-45598?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review file handling controls.

Cacti CVE-2024-45598

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-01-27 security-advisories@github.com

Path Traversal Cacti Suse

6.0

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

6.0 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

SUSE

4.9 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:05 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:05 nvd

Patch available

PoC Detected

Nov 03, 2025 - 21:16 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 27, 2025 - 16:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.0

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Cacti is an open source performance and fault management framework. Prior to 1.2.29, an administrator can change the Poller Standard Error Log Path parameter in either Installation Step 5 or in Configuration->Settings->Paths tab to a local file inside the server. Then simply going to Logs tab and selecting the name of the local file will show its content on the web UI. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.2.29.

AnalysisAI

Cacti is an open source performance and fault management framework. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Cacti is an open source performance and fault management framework. Prior to 1.2.29, an administrator can change the Poller Standard Error Log Path parameter in either Installation Step 5 or in Configuration->Settings->Paths tab to a local file inside the server. Then simply going to Logs tab and selecting the name of the local file will show its content on the web UI. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.2.29. Affected products include: Cacti. Version information: Prior to 1.2.29.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.