Vulnerability Description
TWiki 4.0.0, 4.0.1, and 4.0.2 allows remote attackers to gain Twiki administrator privileges via a TWiki.TWikiRegistration form with a modified action attribute that references the Sandbox web instead of the user web, which can then be used to associate the user's login name with the WikiName of a member of the TWikiAdminGroup.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Twiki | Twiki | 4.0.0 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2006-q2/0032.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20596PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016323Patch
- http://twiki.org/cgi-bin/view/Codev/SecurityAlertTWiki4PrivilegeElevationPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/26623
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18506Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2415
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27336
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2006-q2/0032.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20596PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016323Patch
- http://twiki.org/cgi-bin/view/Codev/SecurityAlertTWiki4PrivilegeElevationPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/26623
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18506Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2415
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2942?
CVE-2006-2942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). TWiki 4.0.0, 4.0.1, and 4.0.2 allows remote attackers to gain Twiki administrator privileges via a TWiki.TWikiRegistration form with a modified action attribute that references the Sandbox web instead...
How severe is CVE-2006-2942?
CVE-2006-2942 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2942?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Twiki Twiki.