How severe is CVE-2006-4294?

CVE-2006-4294 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4294 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-2006-4294?

CVE-2006-4294 primarily affects Twiki. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4294?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-4294 published?

CVE-2006-4294 was published on 2006-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4294

CVE-2006-4294 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Twiki with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Twiki
Published: 2006-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in viewfile in TWiki 4.0.0 through 4.0.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4294?: Directory traversal vulnerability in viewfile in TWiki 4.0.0 through 4.0.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-4294?: CVE-2006-4294 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4294 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-2006-4294?: CVE-2006-4294 primarily affects Twiki. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4294?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4294 published?: CVE-2006-4294 was published on 2006-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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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