CVE-2004-1037: Critical severity Twiki TWiki vulnerability
Published Nov 19, 2004
·Updated
The search function in TWiki 20030201 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a search string.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Twiki TWiki=2003-02-01
Gentoo Linux
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 19, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1037?
CVE-2004-1037 has been assigned a medium severity level due to the potential for remote command execution by attackers.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-1037?
To mitigate CVE-2004-1037, upgrade to a patched version of TWiki that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What impact does CVE-2004-1037 have on TWiki functionality?
CVE-2004-1037 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, compromising the security and integrity of the TWiki system.
4
Can CVE-2004-1037 affect other systems besides TWiki?
While CVE-2004-1037 specifically targets TWiki, similar vulnerabilities could potentially affect other applications that parse user input unsafely.
5
What version of TWiki is affected by CVE-2004-1037?
CVE-2004-1037 specifically affects TWiki version 2003-02-01.