CVE-2006-6513: The CControl::Download function (/dl URI) in Winamp Web Interface (Wawi) 7.5.13 and earlier allows remote auth

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-6513?

winamp web interface: upgrade to newer than 7.5.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-6513 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6513 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-2006-6513 affect?

CVE-2006-6513 affects winamp web interface. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). The CControl::Download function (/dl URI) in Winamp Web Interface (Wawi) 7.5.13 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to download arbitrary file types under the root via a trailing "." (dot) in a filename in the file parameter, rela

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-6513?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-6513 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting winamp web interface. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The CControl::Download function (/dl URI) in Winamp Web Interface (Wawi) 7.5.13 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to download arbitrary file types under the root via a trailing "." (dot) in a filename in the file parameter, related to erroneous behavior of the IsWinampFile function.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: flippet.org

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-14 01:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

flippet.org winamp web interface UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.5.13 · 7.5.9 · 7.5.11

Fixed in: newer than 7.5.13

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.5.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade winamp-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-2006-6513?

winamp web interface: upgrade to newer than 7.5.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6513 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6513 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-2006-6513 affect?

CVE-2006-6513 affects winamp web interface. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). The CControl::Download function (/dl URI) in Winamp Web Interface (Wawi) 7.5.13 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to download arbitrary file types under the root via a trailing "." (dot) in a filename in the file parameter, rela

How urgent is CVE-2006-6513?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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