CVE-2006-2942
CVE-2006-2942 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Twiki with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Twiki
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-2942?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2006-2942?
- CVE-2006-2942 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-2942 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-2942?
- CVE-2006-2942 primarily affects Twiki. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-2942?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-2942 published?
- CVE-2006-2942 was published on 2006-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2006-q2/0032.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20596
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016323
- http://twiki.org/cgi-bin/view/Codev/SecurityAlertTWiki4PrivilegeElevation
- http://www.osvdb.org/26623
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18506
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2415
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27336
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:twiki:twiki:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:twiki:twiki:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:twiki:twiki:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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