CVE-2006-2942

Name: CVE-2006-2942
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-06-20T18:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-2942 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.55%

71.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Twiki	Twiki	4.0.0
Twiki	Twiki	4.0.1
Twiki	Twiki	4.0.2

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 20, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2942?

How severe is CVE-2006-2942?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2942 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2942?

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Source: NVD / NIST