CVE-2019-12468
UnknownEPSS 3.43%
Last modified
CVE-2019-12468 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An Incorrect Access Control vulnerability was found in Wikimedia MediaWiki 1.27.0 through 1.32.1. Directly POSTing to Special:ChangeEmail would allow for bypassing re-authentication, allowing for potential account takeover.. EPSS estimates a 3.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Incorrect Access Control vulnerability was found in Wikimedia MediaWiki 1.27.0 through 1.32.1. Directly POSTing to Special:ChangeEmail would allow for bypassing re-authentication, allowing for potential account takeover.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.27.0, <= 1.32.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikitech-l/2019-June/092152.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T197279Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jun/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4460Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikitech-l/2019-June/092152.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T197279Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jun/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4460Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-12468?
An Incorrect Access Control vulnerability was found in Wikimedia MediaWiki 1.27.0 through 1.32.1. Directly POSTing to Special:ChangeEmail would allow for bypassing re-authentication, allowing for potential account takeover.
How severe is CVE-2019-12468?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-12468 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12468?
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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