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CVE-2008-4998

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.9 EPSS 0.29%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2008-11-07 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2008-4998
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.9
EPSS
0.29%

Original NVD 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.