CVE-2006-6454

Description

execInBackground.php in J-OWAMP Web Interface 2.1b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters to the (1) exe and (2) args parameters, which are used in an exec function call. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.18% Top 20%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30781	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4905	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6454?: CVE-2006-6454 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-6454?: To fix CVE-2006-6454, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-6454 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-6454 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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