How severe is CVE-2014-5261?

CVE-2014-5261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-5261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5261?

CVE-2014-5261 primarily affects Cacti. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5261?

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.

When was CVE-2014-5261 published?

CVE-2014-5261 was published on 2014-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5261

CVE-2014-5261 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cacti with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Cacti
Published: 2014-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The graph settings script (graph_settings.php) in Cacti 0.8.8b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a font size, related to the rrdtool commandline in lib/rrd.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5261?: The graph settings script (graph_settings.php) in Cacti 0.8.8b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a font size, related to the rrdtool commandline in lib/rrd.php.
How severe is CVE-2014-5261?: CVE-2014-5261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-5261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5261?: CVE-2014-5261 primarily affects Cacti. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5261?: 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.
When was CVE-2014-5261 published?: CVE-2014-5261 was published on 2014-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:0.8.6e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:0.8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:0.8.7a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:0.8.7b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:0.8.7c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:0.8.7d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:0.8.7e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:0.8.7f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:0.8.7g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:0.8.7i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:0.8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:0.8.8a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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