CVE-2006-4294 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in TWiki versions 4.0.0 through 4.0.4, specifically within the viewfile component. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'filename' parameter with ".." sequences. While the CVSS score is 5.0 (medium severity) with a low attack complexity and no authentication required, its EPSS and FAUCET scores suggest a moderate risk. There is an ExploitDB entry (EDB-28495) detailing an exploit, but there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit/Nuclei modules, or significant community/media discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:twiki:twiki:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:twiki:twiki:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:twiki:twiki:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:twiki:twiki:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:twiki:twiki:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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