How severe is CVE-2006-6599?

CVE-2006-6599 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6599 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6599?

CVE-2006-6599 affects Torrentflux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6599?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-6599 published?

CVE-2006-6599 was published on 2006-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6599

CVE-2006-6599 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Torrentflux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Torrentflux
Published: 2006-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

maketorrent.php in TorrentFlux 2.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters (";" semicolon) in the announce parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6599?: maketorrent.php in TorrentFlux 2.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters (";" semicolon) in the announce parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-6599?: CVE-2006-6599 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6599 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6599?: CVE-2006-6599 affects Torrentflux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6599?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6599 published?: CVE-2006-6599 was published on 2006-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:torrentflux:torrentflux:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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