CVE-2006-5609: Medium severity TorrentFlux TorrentFlux vulnerability

Published Oct 30, 2006
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in dir.php in TorrentFlux 2.1 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via "\.\./" sequences in the dir parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
TorrentFlux TorrentFlux=2.1

Event History

Oct 30, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5609?

CVE-2006-5609 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized directory access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-5609?

To fix CVE-2006-5609, you should upgrade to a patched version of TorrentFlux or implement proper input validation to prevent directory traversal attacks.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2006-5609?

CVE-2006-5609 affects TorrentFlux version 2.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5609?

CVE-2006-5609 is a directory traversal vulnerability that enables attackers to access arbitrary directories.

5

Can CVE-2006-5609 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-5609 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted requests to the server.

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