#VU14827 Improper access control in MediaWiki - CVE-2018-0505

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#VU14827 Improper access control in MediaWiki - CVE-2018-0505

Published: September 21, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU14827
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0505
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
MediaWiki
Software vendor:
MediaWiki.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect validation of user privileges. A remote authenticated user with privileges to change user rights can bypass certain security controls.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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