HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2006-6361
CRITICAL

CVE-2006-6361

CWE-119Published: December 7, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the uploadprogress_php_rfc1867_file function in uploadprogress.c in Bitflux Upload Progress Meter before 8276 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via crafted HTTP POST fileupload requests.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-6361 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

bitflux1 product(s)
upload progress meter
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
External links open in a new tab. Always verify in a controlled environment before use.

Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://ssl.bitflux.ch/horde/chora/diff.php/misc/uploadprogress/uploadprogress.c?r1=8215&r2=8276&ty=h
PATCHhttps://ssl.bitflux.ch/horde/chora/diff.php/misc/uploadprogress/uploadprogress.c?r1=8215&r2=8276&ty=h
ADVISORYhttp://blog.php-security.org/archives/58-Suhosin-caught-another-remote-code-execution-vulnerability.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21417
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4841
ADVISORYhttp://blog.php-security.org/archives/58-Suhosin-caught-another-remote-code-execution-vulnerability.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21417
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4841

All References (10)

→
http://blog.php-security.org/archives/58-Suhosin-caught-another-remote-code-execution-vulnerability.htmlVendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21417Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4841Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30715
→
https://ssl.bitflux.ch/horde/chora/diff.php/misc/uploadprogress/uploadprogress.c?r1=8215&r2=8276&ty=hPatch
→
http://blog.php-security.org/archives/58-Suhosin-caught-another-remote-code-execution-vulnerability.htmlVendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21417Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4841Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30715
→
https://ssl.bitflux.ch/horde/chora/diff.php/misc/uploadprogress/uploadprogress.c?r1=8215&r2=8276&ty=hPatch

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2006-6361
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 7, 2006

Related CVEs (CWE-119)

CVE-2007-0460
10.0
CVE-2007-2418
10.0
CVE-2009-0264
10.0
CVE-2006-2382
10.0
CVE-2008-6005
10.0
CVE-2008-4562
10.0

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2006-6361 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
← All Vulnerabilities·Search for CVE-2006-6361·NVD