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CVE-2006-5609

First published: Mon Oct 30 2006(Updated: )

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

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Flux=2.1
=2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2006-5609?

    CVE-2006-5609 affects TorrentFlux version 2.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5609?

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

  • 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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