CVE-2006-6678: The edit_textarea function in form-file.c in Netrik 1.15.4 and earlier does not properly verify temporary file

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-6678?

netrik: upgrade to newer than 1.15.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-6678 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6678 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-2006-6678 affect?

CVE-2006-6678 affects netrik. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-6678 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting netrik. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netrik

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-21 01:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: <= 1.15.4 · 1.15.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.15.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netrik || rpm -q netrik || netrik --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.15.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade netrik

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade netrik

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-2006-6678?

netrik: upgrade to newer than 1.15.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6678 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6678 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-2006-6678 affect?

CVE-2006-6678 affects netrik. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6678?

Priority 46/100. High severity

References

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