CVE-2021-42049
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.00%
Last modified
CVE-2021-42049 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Translate extension in MediaWiki through 1.36.2. Oversighters cannot undo revisions or oversight on pages where they suppressed information (such as PII). EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Translate extension in MediaWiki through 1.36.2. Oversighters cannot undo revisions or oversight on pages where they suppressed information (such as PII). This allows oversighters to whitewash revisions.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.36.2 |
References
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I4d95220ef414337147235f7ebedc9b945c3348e3Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T286884Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I4d95220ef414337147235f7ebedc9b945c3348e3Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T286884Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42049?
An issue was discovered in the Translate extension in MediaWiki through 1.36.2. Oversighters cannot undo revisions or oversight on pages where they suppressed information (such as PII). This allows oversighters to whitewash revisions.
How severe is CVE-2021-42049?
CVE-2021-42049 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42049?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-42049?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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