CVE-2008-6586: CSRF

Published Apr 3, 2009
·
Updated

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in gui/index.php in µTorrent (uTorrent) WebUI 0.315 allows remote attackers to (1) hijack the authentication of users for requests that force the download of arbitrary torrent files via the add-url action and (2) hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that modify the administrator account via the setsetting action.

Affected Software

1 affected component
uTorrent Utorrent Webui=0.315

Event History

Apr 3, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6586?

CVE-2008-6586 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized actions via cross-site request forgery.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-6586?

To fix CVE-2008-6586, upgrade to a version of uTorrent WebUI that is not vulnerable to this CSRF attack.

3

What are the main risks associated with CVE-2008-6586?

The main risks of CVE-2008-6586 include unauthorized downloading of torrent files and potential access to administrative functions.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2008-6586?

CVE-2008-6586 affects users of uTorrent WebUI version 0.315.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-6586?

CVE-2008-6586 is classified as a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

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