CVE-2013-5588: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-5588: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Cacti 0.8.8b and earlier allow remote attackers to i...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 17:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-5588 is an old Cacti web-interface cross-site scripting issue. In Cacti 0.8.8b and earlier, specific request parameters could allow injected script or HTML. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Cacti instances still exist and who can reach them. Organizations are likely exposed only where Cacti 0.8.8b or earlier remains deployed, especially if the web UI is reachable by users or networks that should not interact with it. Prioritize discovery and cleanup of legacy Cacti instances. This is not evidenced as actively exploited here, but XSS in an administrative monitoring platform can create account and configuration risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory Cacti deployments and identify any version at or before 0.8.8b.; Apply vendor or distribution security updates from Cacti, Debian, or openSUSE guidance.; Restrict Cacti web UI access to trusted administrative networks and authenticated users..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 15:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 29, 2013, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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