CVE-2015-5474
CVE-2015-5474 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bittorrent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Bittorrent
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
BitTorrent and uTorrent allow remote attackers to inject command line parameters and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted URL using the (1) bittorrent or (2) magnet protocol.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5474?
- BitTorrent and uTorrent allow remote attackers to inject command line parameters and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted URL using the (1) bittorrent or (2) magnet protocol.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5474?
- CVE-2015-5474 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2015-5474 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-5474?
- CVE-2015-5474 primarily affects Bittorrent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-5474?
- 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-2015-5474 published?
- CVE-2015-5474 was published on 2015-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:bittorrent:bittorrent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:utorrent:utorrent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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