Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU65105

Incorrect authorization in QuizGame - CVE-2022-29906

Published: July 11, 2022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65105

CSH Severity: High

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29906

CWE-ID: CWE-863

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
QuizGame

Software vendor:
MediaWiki.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization issue in the admin API module. A remote attacker can gain access to the target system.

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