CVE-2009-4898: CSRF
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in TWiki before 4.3.2 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that update pages, as demonstrated by a URL for a save script in the ACTION attribute of a FORM element, in conjunction with a call to the submit method in the onload attribute of a BODY element. NOTE: this issue exists because of an insufficient fix for CVE-2009-1339.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4898?
CVE-2009-4898 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site request forgery attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4898?
To fix CVE-2009-4898, upgrade TWiki to version 4.3.2 or later.
What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2009-4898?
CVE-2009-4898 allows remote attackers to hijack user authentication and perform unauthorized actions such as updating pages.
Which versions of TWiki are affected by CVE-2009-4898?
CVE-2009-4898 affects TWiki versions prior to 4.3.2, including 4.0.0 through 4.3.1.
Is user interaction required for attacks leveraging CVE-2009-4898?
No, attacks exploiting CVE-2009-4898 do not require user interaction, making it particularly dangerous.