CVE-2021-45038
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.35%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45038 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.5, 1.36.x before 1.36.3, and 1.37.x before 1.37.1. By using an action=rollback query, attackers can view private wiki contents.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.5, 1.36.x before 1.36.3, and 1.37.x before 1.37.1. By using an action=rollback query, attackers can view private wiki contents.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | < 1.35.5 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.36.0, < 1.36.3 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.37.0, < 1.37.1 |
References
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T297574Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/2021-12_security_release/FAQVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T297574Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/2021-12_security_release/FAQVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45038?
An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.5, 1.36.x before 1.36.3, and 1.37.x before 1.37.1. By using an action=rollback query, attackers can view private wiki contents.
How severe is CVE-2021-45038?
CVE-2021-45038 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45038?
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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