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CVE-2005-1524

5.0 · MEDIUM

PHP file inclusion vulnerability in top_graph_header.php in Cacti 0.8.6d and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the config[library_path] parameter.

Published Jun 22, 2005the_cacti_groupEPSS 15.87%

Overview

CVE-2005-1524 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting the_cacti_group cacti. It was published on June 22, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PHP file inclusion vulnerability in top_graph_header.php in Cacti 0.8.6d and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the config[library_path] parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from the_cacti_group. Update cacti to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
the_cacti_groupcacti0Affected

References

Refdistro.conectiva.com/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000978Refsecunia.com/advisories/15490Refsecunia.com/advisories/15931Refsecunia.com/advisories/16136Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1014252Refwww.cacti.net/release_notes_0_8_6e.phpRefwww.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-764Refwww.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200506-20.xmlRefwww.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=265&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=trueRefwww.osvdb.org/17426

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1524?

CVE-2005-1524 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting the_cacti_group cacti. It was published on June 22, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-1524?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-1524?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from the_cacti_group. Update cacti to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-1524?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-1524 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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