CVE-2006-6361

CVE-2006-6361 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bitflux Upload Progress Meter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the uploadprogress_php_rfc1867_file function in uploadprogress.c in Bitflux Upload Progress Meter before 8276 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via crafted HTTP POST fileupload requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6361?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the uploadprogress_php_rfc1867_file function in uploadprogress.c in Bitflux Upload Progress Meter before 8276 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via crafted HTTP POST fileupload requests.
How severe is CVE-2006-6361?
CVE-2006-6361 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-6361 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6361?
CVE-2006-6361 primarily affects Bitflux Upload Progress Meter. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6361?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-6361 published?
CVE-2006-6361 was published on 2006-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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