CVE-2015-2846: bittorrent sync Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2015-2846 is a high (CVSS 9.3) Command Injection vulnerability in bittorrent sync. EPSS estimates a 3.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89.3% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 13-04-2015
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 06-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

BitTorrent Sync allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted btsync: link.

• CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.