CVE-2020-29004
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.70%
Last modified
CVE-2020-29004 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The API in the Push extension for MediaWiki through 1.35 did not require an edit token in ApiPushBase.php and therefore facilitated a CSRF attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The API in the Push extension for MediaWiki through 1.35 did not require an edit token in ApiPushBase.php and therefore facilitated a CSRF attack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.35 |
References
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/mediawiki/extensions/Push/+/625988Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T262724Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/mediawiki/extensions/Push/+/625988Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T262724Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-29004?
The API in the Push extension for MediaWiki through 1.35 did not require an edit token in ApiPushBase.php and therefore facilitated a CSRF attack.
How severe is CVE-2020-29004?
CVE-2020-29004 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29004?
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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