CVE-2006-6454: execInBackground.php in J-OWAMP Web Interface 2.1b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary co

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-6454?

web interface: upgrade to newer than 2.1b. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-6454 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6454 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-6454 affect?

CVE-2006-6454 affects web interface. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). 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 proven

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-6454?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity

This month

HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2006-6454 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting web interface. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: j-owamp

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-10 21:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

j-owamp web interface UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1b

Fixed in: newer than 2.1b

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-interface || rpm -q web-interface || web-interface --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1b (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade web-interface

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade web-interface

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-6454?

web interface: upgrade to newer than 2.1b. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6454 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6454 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-6454 affect?

CVE-2006-6454 affects web interface. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). 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 proven

How urgent is CVE-2006-6454?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity

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