Bittorrent
CVE-2015-2846
CRITICAL
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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CVSS VectorNVD
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1DescriptionCVE.org
BitTorrent Sync allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted btsync: link.
AnalysisAI
BitTorrent Sync allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted btsync: link. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. BitTorrent Sync allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted btsync: link. Affected products include: Bittorrent Sync.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.
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