CVE-2004-1037: Critical severity Twiki TWiki vulnerability

Published Nov 19, 2004
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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

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.

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