CVE-2005-10004
CVE-2005-10004 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cacti with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2005-4893
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Cacti
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-10004?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2005-10004?
- CVE-2005-10004 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2005-10004 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-10004?
- CVE-2005-10004 affects Cacti. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-10004?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2005-10004 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2005-10004 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2005-4893.
- When was CVE-2005-10004 published?
- CVE-2005-10004 was published on 2025-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/cacti_graphimage_exec.rb
- https://web.archive.org/web/20050305034552/http://www.cacti.net/cactid_download.php
- https://www.cacti.net/info/downloads
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16881
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9911
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cacti-graph-view-rce
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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