CVE-2006-6599: Medium severity torrentflux torrentflux vulnerability

Published Dec 15, 2006
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Updated

maketorrent.php in TorrentFlux 2.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters (";" semicolon) in the announce parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
TorrentFlux TorrentFlux=2.2

Event History

Dec 15, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6599?

CVE-2006-6599 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-6599?

To fix CVE-2006-6599, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of TorrentFlux that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-6599?

Users of TorrentFlux version 2.2 are affected by CVE-2006-6599.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-6599?

CVE-2006-6599 is a command injection vulnerability that allows unauthorized command execution.

5

Can CVE-2006-6599 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-6599 can be exploited by remote authenticated users.

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