CVE-2017-16641
CVE-2017-16641 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cacti with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Cacti
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
lib/rrd.php in Cacti 1.1.27 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands via the path_rrdtool parameter in an action=save request to settings.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-16641?
- lib/rrd.php in Cacti 1.1.27 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands via the path_rrdtool parameter in an action=save request to settings.php.
- How severe is CVE-2017-16641?
- CVE-2017-16641 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-16641 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-16641?
- CVE-2017-16641 affects Cacti. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-16641?
- 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-2017-16641 published?
- CVE-2017-16641 was published on 2017-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:1.1.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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