CVE-2015-8005
UnknownEPSS 1.43%
Last modified
CVE-2015-8005 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MediaWiki before 1.23.11, 1.24.x before 1.24.4, and 1.25.x before 1.25.3 uses the thumbnail ImageMagick command line argument, which allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path by reading the metadata of a PNG thumbnail file.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
MediaWiki before 1.23.11, 1.24.x before 1.24.4, and 1.25.x before 1.25.3 uses the thumbnail ImageMagick command line argument, which allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path by reading the metadata of a PNG thumbnail file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.23.10 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.24.0 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.24.1 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.24.2 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.24.3 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.25.0 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.25.1 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.25.2 |
References
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-October/000181.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T108616Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-October/000181.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T108616Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8005?
MediaWiki before 1.23.11, 1.24.x before 1.24.4, and 1.25.x before 1.25.3 uses the thumbnail ImageMagick command line argument, which allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path by reading the metadata of a PNG thumbnail file.
How severe is CVE-2015-8005?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8005 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8005?
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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