CVE-2020-7237Cacti OS Command Injection
Cacti 1.2.8 allows Remote Code Execution (by privileged users) via shell metacharacters in the Performance Boost Debug Log field of poller_automation.php.
Published Jan 20, 2020 · Updated Aug 5, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-7237, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-7237
Key Facts
Patch in the next maintenance window- CVE-2020-7237 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Cacti, cacti-spine (suse).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Cacti 1.2.11-5.1, Cacti 1.2.11-bp151.4.6.1, Cacti 1.2.18-1.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
37%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
44/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Cacti 1.2.8 allows Remote Code Execution (by privileged users) via shell metacharacters in the Performance Boost Debug Log field of poller_automation.php. OS commands are executed when a new poller cycle begins. The attacker must be authenticated, and must have access to modify the Performance Settings of the product.
Affected Products
38 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CactiCacti | 1.2.8 | 1.2.8-r0 |
| cacti-spinesuse | See advisory | 1.2.11-2.1 |
Patched Releases
Cacti
1.2.11-5.1, 1.2.11-bp151.4.6.1, 1.2.18-1.2, 1.2.8-r0, 1.2.9-bp151.4.3.1, 1.2.9-lp151.3.3.1, 1.2.9+ds1-1
cacti-spine
1.2.11-2.1, 1.2.11-bp151.4.6.1, 1.2.9-bp151.4.3.1, 1.2.9-lp151.3.3.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 20, 2020
Last updated
Aug 5, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryctrsec.io · CVE-2020-7237
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2020-7237
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2020-7237
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- exploitgithub.com · 3201
FAQ
Common Questions.
Cacti 1.2.8 allows Remote Code Execution (by privileged users) via shell metacharacters in the Performance Boost Debug Log field of poller_automation.php.
Affected: Cacti versions 1.2.8; cacti-spine (suse). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Cacti 1.2.11-5.1, Cacti 1.2.11-bp151.4.6.1, Cacti 1.2.18-1.2.
Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
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