CVE-2021-42045
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.64%
Last modified
CVE-2021-42045 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in SecurePoll in the Growth extension in MediaWiki through 1.36.2. Simple polls allow users to create alerts by changing their User-Agent HTTP header and submitting a vote.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in SecurePoll in the Growth extension in MediaWiki through 1.36.2. Simple polls allow users to create alerts by changing their User-Agent HTTP header and submitting a vote.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.36.2 |
References
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I4f04083cd00884d3b85245460774c81c7639a578Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T289385Vendor Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I4f04083cd00884d3b85245460774c81c7639a578Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T289385Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42045?
An issue was discovered in SecurePoll in the Growth extension in MediaWiki through 1.36.2. Simple polls allow users to create alerts by changing their User-Agent HTTP header and submitting a vote.
How severe is CVE-2021-42045?
CVE-2021-42045 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42045?
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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