CVE-2005-10004
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-30
Last updated on: 2025-09-02
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| raxnet | cacti | 0.8.6-d |
| raxnet | cacti | 0.8.6 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-78 | The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2005-10004 is a remote command execution vulnerability in Cacti versions prior to 0.8.6-d. It exists in the graph_view.php script, where an authenticated user can inject arbitrary shell commands via the graph_start GET parameter. This parameter is improperly handled during graph rendering, allowing attackers to execute commands on the underlying operating system with the privileges of the web server process. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the server hosting Cacti with the privileges of the web server process. This can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access, data theft, system integrity loss, and potential disruption of services. [1, 3, 4]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by attempting to exploit the command injection flaw in the graph_view.php script using the 'graph_start' parameter with a valid 'local_graph_id'. A practical method is to use the Metasploit module 'cacti_graphimage_exec.rb' which automates this process. The module first sends an HTTP GET request to '/cacti/graph_view.php?action=list' to retrieve a valid 'local_graph_id', then sends a second request injecting shell commands via the 'graph_start' parameter. The output of the injected commands is delimited by marker strings (e.g., 'YYY') in the HTTP response, allowing confirmation of vulnerability. Alternatively, manual testing can be done by sending crafted HTTP GET requests to the vulnerable endpoint and observing command execution results. [2, 3, 4]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include upgrading Cacti to version 0.8.6-d or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. If upgrading is not immediately possible, restrict access to the 'graph_view.php' script to trusted users only, as exploitation requires authentication. Additionally, monitor and limit web server privileges to minimize impact if exploited. Applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious 'graph_start' parameter inputs may also help reduce risk until a patch is applied. [1]