CVE-2021-31556
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.62%
Last modified
CVE-2021-31556 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Oauth extension for MediaWiki through 1.35.2. MWOAuthConsumerSubmitControl.php does not ensure that the length of an RSA key will fit in a MySQL blob.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Oauth extension for MediaWiki through 1.35.2. MWOAuthConsumerSubmitControl.php does not ensure that the length of an RSA key will fit in a MySQL blob.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.35.2 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
References
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I13ff0350a9a0a3cd5ab3e1f82dd0d8d9c13cf9e9Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T277380Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I13ff0350a9a0a3cd5ab3e1f82dd0d8d9c13cf9e9Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T277380Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-31556?
An issue was discovered in the Oauth extension for MediaWiki through 1.35.2. MWOAuthConsumerSubmitControl.php does not ensure that the length of an RSA key will fit in a MySQL blob.
How severe is CVE-2021-31556?
CVE-2021-31556 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31556?
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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