CVE-2006-6598

CVE-2006-6598 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Torrentflux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in viewnfo.php in (1) TorrentFlux before 2.2 and (2) torrentflux-b4rt before 2.1-b4rt-972 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the path parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-6328.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6598?
Directory traversal vulnerability in viewnfo.php in (1) TorrentFlux before 2.2 and (2) torrentflux-b4rt before 2.1-b4rt-972 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the path parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-6328.
How severe is CVE-2006-6598?
CVE-2006-6598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6598 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6598?
CVE-2006-6598 primarily affects Torrentflux. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6598?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6598 published?
CVE-2006-6598 was published on 2006-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

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