CVE-2014-5261: The graph settings script (graph_settings.php) in Cacti 0.8.8b and earlier allows remote attackers to execu...

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CVE-2014-5261 is a command execution flaw in older Cacti monitoring software. A remote attacker could abuse graph settings input to make the server run unintended system commands. This matters because Cacti often has visibility into infrastructure and may run on trusted internal networks. Likely exposure is Cacti 0.8.8b or earlier, especially reachable monitoring portals. The bundle’s affected metadata is incomplete, but the CVE description specifically identifies Cacti, graph_settings.php, and lib/rrd.php. Confirm exposure by package version and route reachability. Treat this as a high-priority legacy exposure. Remote command execution in infrastructure monitoring can become a foothold into trusted systems. Prioritize internet-facing or broadly reachable Cacti servers, then internal instances with sensitive network visibility. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Cacti installations using vendor or distribution security advisories.; Apply Debian, Gentoo, or upstream Cacti fixes where applicable.; Restrict network access to Cacti administration and graph settings pages..

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Jun 14, 2026, 07:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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