CVE-2017-16641

7.2 HIGH
Published: November 07, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/issues/1057
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Issue Tracking Patch
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/issues/1057
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Issue Tracking Patch

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.2 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
3.2%
86th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

cacti