CVE-2026-46531

Cacti is an open source performance and fault management framework. From version 1.2.27 to before version 1.2.31, Cacti contains an authenticated stored second-order SQL injection in the automation tree rule item handler. A user holding the Automation realm (default General Administration role) can persist an arbitrary SQL fragment in the automation_tree_rule_items.field column. The fragment is later concatenated directly into a SELECT ... AS source FROM ... clause in lib/api_automation.php :: create_all_header_nodes() and executed when an administrator triggers automation via the standard graphs.php?action=actions&drp_action=8 ("Apply Automation Rules") bulk action. The result of the injected SELECT is written into graph_tree_items.title and rendered in the Cacti tree UI, providing a direct exfiltration channe. This issue has been patched in version 1.2.31.

CVSS v3 5.5 MEDIUM

5.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.2 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/pull/7163
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/security/advisories/GHSA-37jj-rx8x-4wf2
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/security/advisories/GHSA-37jj-rx8x-4wf2

Configurations

No configuration.

History

29 Oct 2026, 18:17

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References	~~() https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/security/advisories/GHSA-37jj-rx8x-4wf2 -~~	() https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/security/advisories/GHSA-37jj-rx8x-4wf2 -

23 Oct 2026, 15:17

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-23 15:17

Updated : 2026-10-29 18:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-46531

Mitre link : CVE-2026-46531

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-46531

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-89

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

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