CVE-2012-5391
UnknownEPSS 2.25%
Last modified
CVE-2012-5391 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Session fixation vulnerability in Special:UserLogin in MediaWiki before 1.18.6, 1.19.x before 1.19.3, and 1.20.x before 1.20.1 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via the session_id.. EPSS estimates a 2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Session fixation vulnerability in Special:UserLogin in MediaWiki before 1.18.6, 1.19.x before 1.19.3, and 1.20.x before 1.20.1 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via the session_id.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.18.5 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.18 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.18.0 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.18.1 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.18.2 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.18.3 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.18.4 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.19 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.19.1 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.19.2 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.20 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-5391?
Session fixation vulnerability in Special:UserLogin in MediaWiki before 1.18.6, 1.19.x before 1.19.3, and 1.20.x before 1.20.1 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via the session_id.
How severe is CVE-2012-5391?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5391 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5391?
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