How severe is CVE-2006-3819?

CVE-2006-3819 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-3819 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3819?

CVE-2006-3819 primarily affects Twiki. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3819?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-3819 published?

CVE-2006-3819 was published on 2006-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3819

CVE-2006-3819 is a high-severity vulnerability in Twiki with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Twiki
Published: 2006-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Eval injection vulnerability in the configure script in TWiki 4.0.0 through 4.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via an HTTP POST request containing a parameter name starting with "TYPEOF".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3819?: Eval injection vulnerability in the configure script in TWiki 4.0.0 through 4.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via an HTTP POST request containing a parameter name starting with "TYPEOF".
How severe is CVE-2006-3819?: CVE-2006-3819 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3819 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3819?: CVE-2006-3819 primarily affects Twiki. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3819?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-3819 published?: CVE-2006-3819 was published on 2006-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:twiki:twiki:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:twiki:twiki:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:twiki:twiki:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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