Cacti graph_view.php RCE via graph_start Parameter Injection
Vulnerability Description
Cacti versions prior to 0.8.6-d contain a remote command execution vulnerability in the graph_view.php script. An authenticated user can inject arbitrary shell commands via the graph_start GET parameter, which is improperly handled during graph rendering. This flaw allows attackers to execute commands on the underlying operating system with the privileges of the web server process, potentially compromising system integrity.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- David Maciejak
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/cacti_graphimage_exec.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9911
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16881
- https://www.cacti.net/info/downloads
- https://web.archive.org/web/20050305034552/http://www.cacti.net/cactid_download.php
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cacti-graph-view-rce
Affected Vendor
Raxnet/Ian Berry
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