CVE-2013-6455
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.13%
Last modified
CVE-2013-6455 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The CentralAuth extension for MediaWiki before 1.19.10, 1.2x before 1.21.4, and 1.22.x before 1.22.1 allows remote attackers to obtain usernames via vectors related to writing the names to the DOM of a page.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The CentralAuth extension for MediaWiki before 1.19.10, 1.2x before 1.21.4, and 1.22.x before 1.22.1 allows remote attackers to obtain usernames via vectors related to writing the names to the DOM of a page.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | < 1.19.10 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.20.0, < 1.21.4 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.22.0, < 1.22.1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-6455?
The CentralAuth extension for MediaWiki before 1.19.10, 1.2x before 1.21.4, and 1.22.x before 1.22.1 allows remote attackers to obtain usernames via vectors related to writing the names to the DOM of a page.
How severe is CVE-2013-6455?
CVE-2013-6455 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6455?
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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