CVE-2008-5905: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5905: The web interface plugin in KTorrent before 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restric...

The web interface plugin in KTorrent before 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and upload arbitrary torrent files, and trigger the start of downloads and seeding, via a crafted HTTP POST request.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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KTorrent before 3.1.4 had a web interface flaw that could let a remote user bypass access controls and make the client add torrents and start downloading or seeding. The known impact is unauthorized use of the application, bandwidth, storage, and policy exposure, not code execution based on the supplied sources. Exposure is likely limited to legacy KTorrent installations below 3.1.4 with the web interface plugin enabled and reachable over a network. Systems using distribution packages from the 2008-2009 timeframe should be checked against Ubuntu, Gentoo, Debian, and upstream guidance. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless an affected web interface is reachable from untrusted networks. Prioritize internet-facing or shared-environment systems because the vulnerability can cause unauthorized torrent activity and operational or policy risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade KTorrent to version 3.1.4 or a vendor-fixed package.; Disable the KTorrent web interface plugin if upgrade is delayed.; Restrict network access to the web interface to trusted hosts only..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 15, 2009, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=244741CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
ktorrent-webinterface-weak-security(46117)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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