CVE-2013-1817
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.51%
Last modified
CVE-2013-1817 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. MediaWiki before 1.19.4 and 1.20.x before 1.20.3 contains an error in the api.php script which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
MediaWiki before 1.19.4 and 1.20.x before 1.20.3 contains an error in the api.php script which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | < 1.19.4 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.20.0, < 1.20.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 18 |
References
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201310-21.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/05/4Mailing List, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58305Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-1817Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/88359Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-1817Third Party Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201310-21.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/05/4Mailing List, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58305Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-1817Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/88359Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-1817Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-1817?
MediaWiki before 1.19.4 and 1.20.x before 1.20.3 contains an error in the api.php script which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2013-1817?
CVE-2013-1817 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1817?
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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