CVE-2020-12051
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CVE-2020-12051 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The CentralAuth extension through REL1_34 for MediaWiki allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive hidden account information via an api.php?action=query&meta=globaluserinfo&guiuser= request. In other words, the information can be retrieved via the action API even though access would be denied when simply visiting wiki/Special:CentralAuth in a web browser.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The CentralAuth extension through REL1_34 for MediaWiki allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive hidden account information via an api.php?action=query&meta=globaluserinfo&guiuser= request. In other words, the information can be retrieved via the action API even though access would be denied when simply visiting wiki/Special:CentralAuth in a web browser.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | All versions |
References
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T250594Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T250594Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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