Cacti 1.2.8 data_input.php input validation ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cacti 1.2.8. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file data_input.php. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2020-7058. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cacti 1.2.8 (Log Management Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown processing of the file data_input.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

** DISPUTED ** 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."

The weakness was shared 01/15/2020. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-7058 since 01/15/2020. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Required for exploitation is a authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. By approaching the search of inurl:data_input.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 257955 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2020-7058), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (257955). The entry VDB-149066 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Log Management Software

Name

Cacti

Version

1.2.8

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 257955
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2020-7058

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 3186
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2020-7058 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-7058
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-149064
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/16/2020 10:52
Updated: 08/29/2025 18:57
Changes: 01/16/2020 10:52 (36), 01/16/2020 10:57 (18), 03/24/2024 12:01 (18), 08/04/2024 12:37 (2), 08/29/2025 18:57 (2)
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