CVE-2006-4294

Name: CVE-2006-4294
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-09-09T00:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.75%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4294 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.75%

88.5th 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
Twiki	Twiki	4.0.3
Twiki	Twiki	4.0.4

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

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?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4294 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4294?

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Source: NVD / NIST