SB2022071113 - Incorrect default permissions in CreateRedirect extension for MediaWiki



SB2022071113 - Incorrect default permissions in CreateRedirect extension for MediaWiki

Published: July 11, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022071113
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Incorrect default permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29547)

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected application does not properly check whether the user has permissions to edit the target page. A remote attacker can edit a page.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.