CVE-2006-6678 json
The edit_textarea function in form-file.c in Netrik 1.15.4 and earlier does not properly verify temporary filenames when editing textarea f…
published 2006-12-21 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-6661
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The edit_textarea function in form-file.c in Netrik 1.15.4 and earlier does not properly verify temporary filenames when editing textarea fields, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the filename.
Patch / fix
- netrik Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 1.15.3-1.1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2006-6678
Exploit prediction
1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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sourceforge.net
/project/shownotes.php?release_id=472131&group_id=23183
patch
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debian.org
/security/2007/dsa-1251
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/22158
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2006/5092
vdb-entry
- netrik.cvs.sourceforge.net /netrik/netrik/form-file.c?r1=1.3&r2=1.4
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secunia.com
/advisories/23822
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-6678
- NVD CVE-2006-6678
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