CVE-2006-2550

CVE-2006-2550 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Perlpodder with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

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.

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?
CVE-2006-2550 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2550 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2550?
CVE-2006-2550 primarily affects Perlpodder. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2550?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2550 published?
CVE-2006-2550 was published on 2006-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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