CVE-2006-6690

Name: CVE-2006-6690
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-21T21:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.98%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6690 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. rtehtmlarea/pi1/class.tx_rtehtmlarea_pi1.php in Typo3 4.0.0 through 4.0.3, 3.7 and 3.8 with the rtehtmlarea extension, and 4.1 beta allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the userUid parameter to rtehtmlarea/htmlarea/plugins/SpellChecker/spell-check-logic.php, and possibly another vector.. EPSS estimates a 5.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

rtehtmlarea/pi1/class.tx_rtehtmlarea_pi1.php in Typo3 4.0.0 through 4.0.3, 3.7 and 3.8 with the rtehtmlarea extension, and 4.1 beta allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the userUid parameter to rtehtmlarea/htmlarea/plugins/SpellChecker/spell-check-logic.php, and possibly another vector.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.98%

92.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Typo3	Typo3	3.7.0
Typo3	Typo3	3.8
Typo3	Typo3	4.0
Typo3	Typo3	4.0.1
Typo3	Typo3	4.0.2
Typo3	Typo3	4.0.3

References

http://lists.netfielders.de/pipermail/typo3-announce/2006/000045.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.netfielders.de/pipermail/typo3-announce/2006/000046.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23446Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23466Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2056
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017428Exploit, Patch
http://typo3.org/news-single-view/?tx_newsimporter_pi1%5BshowItem%5D=0&cHash=e4a40a11a9
http://www.sec-consult.com/272.htmlExploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454944/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21680Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5094
http://lists.netfielders.de/pipermail/typo3-announce/2006/000045.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.netfielders.de/pipermail/typo3-announce/2006/000046.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23446Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23466Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2056
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017428Exploit, Patch
http://typo3.org/news-single-view/?tx_newsimporter_pi1%5BshowItem%5D=0&cHash=e4a40a11a9
http://www.sec-consult.com/272.htmlExploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454944/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21680Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5094

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6690?

How severe is CVE-2006-6690?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6690 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6690?

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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Source: NVD / NIST