CVE-2017-16641
HighSummary
In Cacti 1.1.27, the lib/rrd.php file allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands via the path_rrdtool parameter in an action=save request to settings.php.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability allows remote command execution, which could lead to unauthorized control over the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Cacti to the latest version and restrict access to administrative functions to trusted users.
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- CVE-2017-16660High
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- CVE-2017-1000031High
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- CVE-2016-2313High
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- CVE-2016-3659High
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- CVE-2015-4454High
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- CVE-2015-4342High
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- CVE-2014-2709High
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- CVE-2017-12065Critical
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Original NVD description (English source)
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.