Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cacti | Cacti | <= 0.8.8b |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/351
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/386
- http://svn.cacti.net/viewvc?view=rev&revision=7454Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3007
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69213
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1127165
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95292
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-05
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/351
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/386
- http://svn.cacti.net/viewvc?view=rev&revision=7454Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3007
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69213
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1127165
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95292
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5261?
CVE-2014-5261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 command...
How severe is CVE-2014-5261?
CVE-2014-5261 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-5261?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cacti Cacti.