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CVE-2020-7058: Cacti 1.2.8 allows remote code execution via Ping Host
CVE-2020-7058 · published 6 years ago
Summary
The Cacti 1.2.8 web interface can be tricked into running arbitrary commands when a specially crafted string is entered in the Ping Host data collection method. This could let an attacker take control of the server hosting Cacti. The vendor says it is a false alarm, but you should verify you are running a patched version or apply any recommended updates and limit access to the Cacti interface.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | debian | cacti | All versions |
| Debian:13 | debian | cacti | All versions |
| Debian:14 | debian | cacti | All versions |
| – | cacti | cacti |
1.2.8 cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:1.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
data_input.php in Cacti 1.2.8 allows remote code execution via a crafted Input String to Data Collection -> Data Input Methods -> Unix -> Ping Host. NOTE: the vendor has stated "This is a false alarm.
data_input.php in Cacti 1.2.8 allows remote code execution via a crafted Input String to Data Collection -> Data Input Methods -> Unix -> Ping Host. NOTE: the vendor has stated "This is a false alarm.
References
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-7058 Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/issues/3186 Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit
- Gives an attacker full control
Severity
8.8
High
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published15 Jan 2020
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen11 Sep 2026
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