CVE-2014-9481
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 1.34%
Last modified
CVE-2014-9481 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The Scribunto extension for MediaWiki allows remote attackers to obtain the rollback token and possibly other sensitive information via a crafted module, related to unstripping special page HTML.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Scribunto extension for MediaWiki allows remote attackers to obtain the rollback token and possibly other sensitive information via a crafted module, related to unstripping special page HTML.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | < 1.19.23 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.19.24, < 1.22.15 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.23.0, < 1.23.8 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.23.9, < 1.24.1 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/21/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/03/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2014-December/000173.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T73167Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/21/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/03/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2014-December/000173.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T73167Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-9481?
The Scribunto extension for MediaWiki allows remote attackers to obtain the rollback token and possibly other sensitive information via a crafted module, related to unstripping special page HTML.
How severe is CVE-2014-9481?
CVE-2014-9481 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9481?
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-2014-9481?
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