CVE-2019-12473
UnknownEPSS 2.31%
Last modified
CVE-2019-12473 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Wikimedia MediaWiki 1.27.0 through 1.32.1 might allow DoS. Passing invalid titles to the API could cause a DoS by querying the entire watchlist table. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Wikimedia MediaWiki 1.27.0 through 1.32.1 might allow DoS. Passing invalid titles to the API could cause a DoS by querying the entire watchlist table. Fixed in 1.32.2, 1.31.2, 1.30.2 and 1.27.6.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.27.0, < 1.27.6 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.30.0, < 1.30.2 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.31.0, < 1.31.2 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.32.0, < 1.32.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikitech-l/2019-June/092152.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T204729Third 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/wikitech-l/2019-June/092152.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T204729Third 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-2019-12473?
Wikimedia MediaWiki 1.27.0 through 1.32.1 might allow DoS. Passing invalid titles to the API could cause a DoS by querying the entire watchlist table. Fixed in 1.32.2, 1.31.2, 1.30.2 and 1.27.6.
How severe is CVE-2019-12473?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-12473 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12473?
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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