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CVE-2006-1079

7.2 · HIGH

htpasswd, as used in Acme thttpd 2.25b and possibly other products such as Apache, might allow local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in a command line argument, which is used in a…

Published Mar 9, 2006acme_labsCWE-264EPSS 0.40%

Overview

CVE-2006-1079 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting acme_labs thttpd. It was published on March 9, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

htpasswd, as used in Acme thttpd 2.25b and possibly other products such as Apache, might allow local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in a command line argument, which is used in a call to the system function. NOTE: since htpasswd is normally installed as a non-setuid program, and the exploit is through command line options, perhaps this issue should not be included in CVE. However, if there are some typical or recommended configurations that use htpasswd with sudo privileges, or common products that access htpasswd remotely, then perhaps it should be included.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from acme_labs. Update thttpd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=thttpd&m=114153031201867&w=2Refmarc.info/?l=thttpd&m=114154083000296&w=2Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/175949/m-privacy-TightGate-Pro-Code-Execution-Insecure-Permissions.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Nov/13Refwww.osvdb.org/23828Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426823/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16972Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25217Refmarc.info/?l=thttpd&m=114153031201867&w=2Refmarc.info/?l=thttpd&m=114154083000296&w=2

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1079?

CVE-2006-1079 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting acme_labs thttpd. It was published on March 9, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-1079?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-1079?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from acme_labs. Update thttpd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-1079?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-1079 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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