CVE-2015-8007

Name: CVE-2015-8007
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-11-09T18:59:06.98+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8007 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Echo extension for MediWiki does not properly implement the hideuser functionality, which allows remote authenticated users to see hidden usernames in "non-revision based" notifications, as demonstrated by viewing a hidden username in a Thanks notification.. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Echo extension for MediWiki does not properly implement the hideuser functionality, which allows remote authenticated users to see hidden usernames in "non-revision based" notifications, as demonstrated by viewing a hidden username in a Thanks notification.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.63%

73.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Echo Project	Echo	All versions

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034028
https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-October/000182.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T110553Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034028
https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-October/000182.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T110553Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 9, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8007?

How severe is CVE-2015-8007?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8007 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8007?

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