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    CVE-2008-4998

    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.

    Published:Nov 7, 2008
    Last Modified:Apr 23, 2026
    EPS:Nov 7, 2008
    EPSS Score:0.00117
    CVSS Score:6.9

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Twiki
    Product
    Twiki

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

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