CVE-2006-2550
UnknownEPSS 3.33%
Last modified
CVE-2006-2550 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. perlpodder before 0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the URL of a podcast, which are executed when saving the URL to a log file. NOTE: the wget vector is already covered by CVE-2006-2548.. EPSS estimates a 3.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
perlpodder before 0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the URL of a podcast, which are executed when saving the URL to a log file. NOTE: the wget vector is already covered by CVE-2006-2548.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Perlpodder | Perlpodder | <= 0.4 |
| Perlpodder | Perlpodder | 0.2 |
| Perlpodder | Perlpodder | 0.3 |
References
- http://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2006-003.phpExploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2006-003.phpExploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-2550?
perlpodder before 0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the URL of a podcast, which are executed when saving the URL to a log file. NOTE: the wget vector is already covered by CVE-2006-2548.
How severe is CVE-2006-2550?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2550 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2550?
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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