CVE-2026-40941
Description
A flaw was found in Cacti, an open-source performance and fault management framework. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass the package import signature validation. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker can import self-signed packages, potentially leading to the execution of unauthorized code or compromise of system integrity.
Statement
This is an Important flaw in Cacti where a package import signature validation bypass allows the installation of self-signed packages. This could lead to the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the Cacti application, potentially compromising the integrity and availability of the system. Exploitation requires an attacker to have privileges to import packages.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control,Integrity,Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity; Modify Application Data; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
An attacker could gain access to sensitive data and possibly execute unauthorized code.
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