VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2008-4998
CVSS score6.9 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.29%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2008-11-07
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Description
postinst in twiki 4.1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/twiki temporary file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, stating "this bug is invalid.
Weakness classification
- CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')