How severe is CVE-2005-1524?

CVE-2005-1524 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1524 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1524?

CVE-2005-1524 primarily affects The Cacti Group Cacti. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1524?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-1524 published?

CVE-2005-1524 was published on 2005-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1524

CVE-2005-1524 is a medium-severity vulnerability in The Cacti Group Cacti with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: The Cacti Group Cacti
Published: 2005-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP file inclusion vulnerability in top_graph_header.php in Cacti 0.8.6d and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the config[library_path] parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1524?: PHP file inclusion vulnerability in top_graph_header.php in Cacti 0.8.6d and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the config[library_path] parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-1524?: CVE-2005-1524 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1524 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1524?: CVE-2005-1524 primarily affects The Cacti Group Cacti. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1524?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1524 published?: CVE-2005-1524 was published on 2005-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.6.8a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.8.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.8.3a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_cacti_group:cacti:0.8.5a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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