How severe is CVE-2002-1478?

CVE-2002-1478 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-1478 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1478?

CVE-2002-1478 primarily affects The Cacti Group Cacti. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1478?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-1478 published?

CVE-2002-1478 was published on 2003-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1478

CVE-2002-1478 is a critical-severity vulnerability in The Cacti Group Cacti with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: The Cacti Group Cacti
Published: 2003-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cacti before 0.6.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the "Data Input" option in console mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1478?: Cacti before 0.6.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the "Data Input" option in console mode.
How severe is CVE-2002-1478?: CVE-2002-1478 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1478?: CVE-2002-1478 primarily affects The Cacti Group Cacti. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1478?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1478 published?: CVE-2002-1478 was published on 2003-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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