CVE-2005-2149

CVE-2005-2149 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

Description

config.php in Cacti 0.8.6e and earlier allows remote attackers to set the no_http_headers switch, then modify session information to gain privileges and disable the use of addslashes to conduct SQL injection attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2149?
config.php in Cacti 0.8.6e and earlier allows remote attackers to set the no_http_headers switch, then modify session information to gain privileges and disable the use of addslashes to conduct SQL injection attacks.
How severe is CVE-2005-2149?
CVE-2005-2149 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-2149 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2149?
CVE-2005-2149 primarily affects The Cacti Group Cacti. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2149?
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-2005-2149 published?
CVE-2005-2149 was published on 2005-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

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