CVE-2006-6972: SQL injection in torrents.php in BtitTracker 1.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQ

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-6972?

btitracker: upgrade to newer than 1.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-6972 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6972 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-2006-6972 affect?

CVE-2006-6972 affects btitracker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection in torrents.php in BtitTracker 1.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) by and (2) order parameters. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue is exploitable.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-6972?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-6972 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting btitracker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection in torrents.php in BtitTracker 1.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) by and (2) order parameters. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue is exploitable.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: btitracker

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-07 20:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

btitracker btitracker UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade btitracker

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-2006-6972?

btitracker: upgrade to newer than 1.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6972 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6972 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-2006-6972 affect?

CVE-2006-6972 affects btitracker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection in torrents.php in BtitTracker 1.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) by and (2) order parameters. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue is exploitable.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6972?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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