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CVE-2008-5688

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CVE-2008-5688 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MediaWiki 1.8.1, and other versions before 1.13.3, when the wgShowExceptionDetails variable is enabled, sometimes provides the full installation path in a debugging message, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified requests that trigger an uncaught exception.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MediaWiki 1.8.1, and other versions before 1.13.3, when the wgShowExceptionDetails variable is enabled, sometimes provides the full installation path in a debugging message, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified requests that trigger an uncaught exception.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.13%

62.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MediawikiMediawiki1.8.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.8.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.8.3
MediawikiMediawiki1.8.4
MediawikiMediawiki1.8.5
MediawikiMediawiki1.9.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.9.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.9.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.9.3
MediawikiMediawiki1.9.4
MediawikiMediawiki1.9.5
MediawikiMediawiki1.9.6
MediawikiMediawiki1.10.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.10.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.10.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.10.3
MediawikiMediawiki1.10.4
MediawikiMediawiki1.11
MediawikiMediawiki1.11.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.11.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.12.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.12.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.12.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.12.3
MediawikiMediawiki1.13.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.13.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.13.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5688?
MediaWiki 1.8.1, and other versions before 1.13.3, when the wgShowExceptionDetails variable is enabled, sometimes provides the full installation path in a debugging message, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified requests that trigger an uncaught exception.
How severe is CVE-2008-5688?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5688 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5688?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST