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CVE-2014-5241

UnknownEPSS 0.84%

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CVE-2014-5241 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The JSONP endpoint in includes/api/ApiFormatJson.php in MediaWiki before 1.19.18, 1.20.x through 1.22.x before 1.22.9, and 1.23.x before 1.23.2 accepts certain long callback values and does not restrict the initial bytes of a JSONP response, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, and obtain sensitive information, via a crafted OBJECT element with SWF content consistent with a restricted character set.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The JSONP endpoint in includes/api/ApiFormatJson.php in MediaWiki before 1.19.18, 1.20.x through 1.22.x before 1.22.9, and 1.23.x before 1.23.2 accepts certain long callback values and does not restrict the initial bytes of a JSONP response, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, and obtain sensitive information, via a crafted OBJECT element with SWF content consistent with a restricted character set.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.84%

53.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MediawikiMediawiki<= 1.19.17
MediawikiMediawiki1.19
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.3
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.4
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.5
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.6
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.7
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.8
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.9
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.10
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.11
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.12
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.13
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.14
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.15
MediawikiMediawiki1.19.16
MediawikiMediawiki1.20.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.20.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.20.3
MediawikiMediawiki1.20.4
MediawikiMediawiki1.20.5
MediawikiMediawiki1.20.6
MediawikiMediawiki1.20.7
MediawikiMediawiki1.20.8
MediawikiMediawiki1.21.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.21.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.21.3
MediawikiMediawiki1.21.4
MediawikiMediawiki1.21.5
MediawikiMediawiki1.21.6
MediawikiMediawiki1.21.7
MediawikiMediawiki1.21.8
MediawikiMediawiki1.21.9
MediawikiMediawiki1.21.10
MediawikiMediawiki1.22.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.22.1
MediawikiMediawiki1.22.2
MediawikiMediawiki1.22.3
MediawikiMediawiki1.22.4
MediawikiMediawiki1.22.5
MediawikiMediawiki1.22.6
MediawikiMediawiki1.22.7
MediawikiMediawiki1.22.8
MediawikiMediawiki1.23.0
MediawikiMediawiki1.23.1

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Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5241?
The JSONP endpoint in includes/api/ApiFormatJson.php in MediaWiki before 1.19.18, 1.20.x through 1.22.x before 1.22.9, and 1.23.x before 1.23.2 accepts certain long callback values and does not restrict the initial bytes of a JSONP response, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, and obtain sensitive information, via a crafted OBJECT element with SWF content consistent with a restricted character set.
How severe is CVE-2014-5241?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-5241 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5241?
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