CVE-2018-0505
UnknownEPSS 1.92%
Last modified
CVE-2018-0505 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mediawiki 1.31 before 1.31.1, 1.30.1, 1.29.3 and 1.27.5 contains a flaw where BotPasswords can bypass CentralAuth's account lock. EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Mediawiki 1.31 before 1.31.1, 1.30.1, 1.29.3 and 1.27.5 contains a flaw where BotPasswords can bypass CentralAuth's account lock
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.31.0, < 1.31.1 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.27.5 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.29.3 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.30.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041695Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikitech-l/2018-September/090849.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T194605Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4301Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041695Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikitech-l/2018-September/090849.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T194605Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4301Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-0505?
Mediawiki 1.31 before 1.31.1, 1.30.1, 1.29.3 and 1.27.5 contains a flaw where BotPasswords can bypass CentralAuth's account lock
How severe is CVE-2018-0505?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0505 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0505?
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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