CVE-2006-2548
UnknownEPSS 8.50%
Last modified
CVE-2006-2548 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Prodder before 0.5, and perlpodder before 0.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the URL of a podcast (url attribute of an enclosure tag, or $enc_url variable), which is executed when running wget.. EPSS estimates a 8.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Prodder before 0.5, and perlpodder before 0.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the URL of a podcast (url attribute of an enclosure tag, or $enc_url variable), which is executed when running wget.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Perlpodder | Perlpodder | <= 0.4 |
| Perlpodder | Perlpodder | 0.2 |
| Perlpodder | Perlpodder | 0.3 |
| Prodder | Prodder | <= 0.4 |
| Prodder | Prodder | 0.3 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20208Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2006-002.phpExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2006-003.phpExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18068Exploit, Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1905Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20208Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2006-002.phpExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2006-003.phpExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18068Exploit, Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1905Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-2548?
Prodder before 0.5, and perlpodder before 0.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the URL of a podcast (url attribute of an enclosure tag, or $enc_url variable), which is executed when running wget.
How severe is CVE-2006-2548?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2548 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2548?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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