CVE-2005-10004: Cacti versions prior to 0.8.6-d contain a remote command execution vulnerability in the graph_view.php script. An authenticated user can inject arbitr...

Description

Cacti versions prior to 0.8.6-d contain a remote command execution vulnerability in the graph_view.php script. An authenticated user can inject arbitrary shell commands via the graph_start GET parameter, which is improperly handled during graph rendering. This flaw allows attackers to execute commands on the underlying operating system with the privileges of the web server process, potentially compromising system integrity.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

8.7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

1.78%

75.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cacti	Cacti	< 0.8.6d

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/cacti_graphimage_exec.rbExploit
https://web.archive.org/web/20050305034552/http://www.cacti.net/cactid_download.phpProduct
https://www.cacti.net/info/downloadsProduct
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16881Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9911Exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cacti-graph-view-rceExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-10004?

Cacti versions prior to 0.8.6-d contain a remote command execution vulnerability in the graph_view.php script. An authenticated user can inject arbitrary shell commands via the graph_start GET parameter, which is improperly handled during graph rendering. This flaw allows attackers to execute commands on the underlying operating system with the privileges of the web server process, potentially compromising system integrity.

How severe is CVE-2005-10004?

CVE-2005-10004 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-10004?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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