CVE-2008-6584: html/index.php in TorrentFlux 2.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a URL with a

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MEDIUM 6.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6584 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) affecting torrentflux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

html/index.php in TorrentFlux 2.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a URL with a file containing an executable extension in the url_upload parameter, which is downloaded by TorrentFlux and can be accessed via a direct request in a html/downloads/ user directory.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-04-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: torrentflux

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-03 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

torrentflux torrentflux DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison torrentflux sudo apt install torrentflux=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3> sudo apt-mark hold torrentflux

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list torrentflux sudo dnf downgrade torrentflux-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3> sudo dnf versionlock add torrentflux

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2008-6584?

torrentflux: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6584 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6584 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-2008-6584 affect?

CVE-2008-6584 affects torrentflux. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). html/index.php in TorrentFlux 2.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a URL with a file containing an executable extension in the url_upload parameter, which is downloaded by TorrentFlux and can be accessed via a

How urgent is CVE-2008-6584?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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