CVE-2005-2877
First published: Fri Sep 16 2005(Updated: )
The history (revision control) function in TWiki 02-Sep-2004 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters, as demonstrated via the rev parameter to TWikiUsers.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Twiki Twiki | =2000-12-01 | |
| Twiki Twiki | =2004-09-02 | |
| Twiki Twiki | =2003-02-01 | |
| Twiki Twiki | =2001-12-01 | |
| Twiki Twiki | =2004-09-01 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2877?
CVE-2005-2877 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2877?
To fix CVE-2005-2877, upgrade to a version of TWiki that is post-September 2004 release.
What are the affected versions in CVE-2005-2877?
CVE-2005-2877 affects TWiki versions up to and including 02-Sep-2004.
How does CVE-2005-2877 allow code execution?
CVE-2005-2877 allows code execution through improper handling of shell metacharacters in the rev parameter.
Who can exploit CVE-2005-2877?
CVE-2005-2877 can be exploited by remote attackers without authentication.
- collector/nvd-historical
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/remedy
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/tags
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/twiki
- canonical/twiki twiki
- version/twiki twiki/2000-12-01
- version/twiki twiki/2004-09-02
- version/twiki twiki/2003-02-01
- version/twiki twiki/2001-12-01
- version/twiki twiki/2004-09-01