CVE-2006-6071: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-6071: TWiki 4.0.5 and earlier, when running under Apache 1.3 using ApacheLogin with sessions and "ErrorDocument 4...

TWiki 4.0.5 and earlier, when running under Apache 1.3 using ApacheLogin with sessions and "ErrorDocument 401" redirects to a valid wiki topic, does not properly handle failed login attempts, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary content by cancelling out of a failed authentication with a valid username and invalid password.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects old TWiki deployments with a specific Apache 1.3 authentication configuration. A remote user may read content they should not access when the failed-login handling is misconfigured. The business risk is unauthorized disclosure from legacy wiki systems, especially if they contain internal procedures, credentials, customer data, or operational notes. Exposure appears limited to legacy TWiki 4.0.5 or earlier installations using Apache 1.3, ApacheLogin with sessions, and a 401 ErrorDocument redirect to a valid wiki topic. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless a vulnerable wiki stores sensitive business data or remains internet-facing. Internet-facing or sensitive-content deployments should be prioritized quickly. Mitigation focus: Check the TWiki security alert for the vendor-supported fix or workaround.; Upgrade or retire TWiki 4.0.5 and earlier where still deployed.; Remove or change the risky ErrorDocument 401 redirect configuration if present..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 09:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 2, 2006, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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twiki-401response-authentication-bypass(30667)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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