Vulnerability identifier: #VU59682
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
MediaWiki
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: MediaWiki.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in EntitySchema. A remote attacker can can edit EntitySchema items.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
MediaWiki: 1.37.0
External links
http://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/mediawiki-announce@lists.wikimedia.org/thread/GRAEVDH5HQ5DJWVJC54JYJFUSMBRZX44/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.