CVE-2015-8007
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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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Echo Project | Echo | All versions |
References
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-October/000182.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T110553Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-October/000182.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T110553Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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