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CVE-2014-2243

UnknownEPSS 1.55%

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CVE-2014-2243 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. includes/User.php in MediaWiki before 1.19.12, 1.20.x and 1.21.x before 1.21.6, and 1.22.x before 1.22.3 terminates validation of a user token upon encountering the first incorrect character, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack that relies on timing differences in responses to incorrect token guesses.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

includes/User.php in MediaWiki before 1.19.12, 1.20.x and 1.21.x before 1.21.6, and 1.22.x before 1.22.3 terminates validation of a user token upon encountering the first incorrect character, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack that relies on timing differences in responses to incorrect token guesses.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.55%

71.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MediawikiMediawiki<= 1.19.11
MediawikiMediawiki1.1.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.10.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.10.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.10.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.10.3
MediawikiMediawiki1.10.4
MediawikiMediawiki1.11
MediawikiMediawiki1.11.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.11.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.11.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.12.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.12.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.12.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.12.3
MediawikiMediawiki1.12.4
MediawikiMediawiki1.13.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.13.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.13.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.13.3
MediawikiMediawiki1.13.4
MediawikiMediawiki1.14.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.14.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.15.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.15.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.15.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.15.3
MediawikiMediawiki1.15.4
MediawikiMediawiki1.15.5
MediawikiMediawiki1.16.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.16.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.16.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.17
MediawikiMediawiki1.17.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.17.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.17.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.17.3
MediawikiMediawiki1.17.4
MediawikiMediawiki1.18
MediawikiMediawiki1.18.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.18.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.18.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.18.3
MediawikiMediawiki1.19
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.3
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.4
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.5

Showing 50 of 73 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2243?
includes/User.php in MediaWiki before 1.19.12, 1.20.x and 1.21.x before 1.21.6, and 1.22.x before 1.22.3 terminates validation of a user token upon encountering the first incorrect character, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack that relies on timing differences in responses to incorrect token guesses.
How severe is CVE-2014-2243?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2243 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2243?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-2243?

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Source: NVD / NIST