CVE-2021-45471
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.24%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45471 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In MediaWiki through 1.37, blocked IP addresses are allowed to edit EntitySchema items.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In MediaWiki through 1.37, blocked IP addresses are allowed to edit EntitySchema items.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.37 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
References
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/Iac86cf63bd014ef99e83dccfce9b8942e15d2bf9Third Party Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/Id9af124427bcd1e85301d2140a38bf47bbc5622cThird Party Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T296578Third Party Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/Iac86cf63bd014ef99e83dccfce9b8942e15d2bf9Third Party Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/Id9af124427bcd1e85301d2140a38bf47bbc5622cThird Party Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T296578Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45471?
In MediaWiki through 1.37, blocked IP addresses are allowed to edit EntitySchema items.
How severe is CVE-2021-45471?
CVE-2021-45471 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45471?
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-2021-45471?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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