CVE-2015-8626

Name: CVE-2015-8626
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-23T20:59:00.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8626 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The User::randomPassword function in MediaWiki before 1.23.12, 1.24.x before 1.24.5, 1.25.x before 1.25.4, and 1.26.x before 1.26.1 generates passwords smaller than $wgMinimalPasswordLength, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The User::randomPassword function in MediaWiki before 1.23.12, 1.24.x before 1.24.5, 1.25.x before 1.25.4, and 1.26.x before 1.26.1 generates passwords smaller than $wgMinimalPasswordLength, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.89%

76.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	<= 1.23.11
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.24.0
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.24.1
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.24.2
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.24.3
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.24.4
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.25.0
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.25.1
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.25.2
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.25.3
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.26.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/21/8Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/7Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-December/000186.htmlPatch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T115522Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/21/8Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/7Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-December/000186.htmlPatch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T115522Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8626?

How severe is CVE-2015-8626?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8626 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8626?

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