CVE-2009-4898: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-4898: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in TWiki before 4.3.2 allows remote attackers to hijack the...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 18:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This CVE affects older TWiki installations. A malicious site could cause a logged-in TWiki user’s browser to submit unwanted page-update requests, using that user’s permissions. Business impact depends on who is targeted and what they can edit. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running TWiki versions before 4.3.2, especially where authenticated users can edit operational, customer, or internal documentation. Treat this as a targeted integrity risk for legacy TWiki systems, not an internet-wide emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize if TWiki stores sensitive procedures, customer data, or operational runbooks. Mitigation focus: Upgrade TWiki to 4.3.2 or later where feasible.; Review vendor CSRF guidance for token-based protections.; Restrict page-edit permissions to necessary users only..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 01:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 7, 2010, 16:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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