Vulnerability Description
In qBittorrent before 4.1.7, the function Application::runExternalProgram() located in app/application.cpp allows command injection via shell metacharacters in the torrent name parameter or current tracker parameter, as demonstrated by remote command execution via a crafted name within an RSS feed.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qbittorrent | Qbittorrent | < 4.1.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00080.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00085.html
- https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/issues/10925ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4650
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00080.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00085.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/10/30/4
- https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/issues/10925ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4650
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-13640?
CVE-2019-13640 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In qBittorrent before 4.1.7, the function Application::runExternalProgram() located in app/application.cpp allows command injection via shell metacharacters in the torrent name parameter or current tr...
How severe is CVE-2019-13640?
CVE-2019-13640 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-13640?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qbittorrent Qbittorrent.