CVE-2021-36128
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.50%
Last modified
CVE-2021-36128 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the CentralAuth extension in MediaWiki through 1.36. Autoblocks for CentralAuth-issued suppression blocks are not properly implemented.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the CentralAuth extension in MediaWiki through 1.36. Autoblocks for CentralAuth-issued suppression blocks are not properly implemented.
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 | <= 1.36 |
References
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I15d14c88a1e30df92c470bc191c4ee573172d4d1Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I3e65690695313380c798b62edfda726b6e374f89Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T281972Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I15d14c88a1e30df92c470bc191c4ee573172d4d1Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I3e65690695313380c798b62edfda726b6e374f89Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T281972Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-36128?
An issue was discovered in the CentralAuth extension in MediaWiki through 1.36. Autoblocks for CentralAuth-issued suppression blocks are not properly implemented.
How severe is CVE-2021-36128?
CVE-2021-36128 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36128?
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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