MEDIUM
CVE-2006-2942
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: June 20, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.1
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-2942 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
twiki1 product(s)
twiki
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/20596Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://twiki.org/cgi-bin/view/Codev/SecurityAlertTWiki4PrivilegeElevationPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/20596Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://twiki.org/cgi-bin/view/Codev/SecurityAlertTWiki4PrivilegeElevationPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-2942
CVSS Score5.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 20, 2006
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-2942 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.