CVE-2022-28206
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.43%
Last modified
CVE-2022-28206 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in MediaWiki through 1.37.1. ImportPlanValidator.php in the FileImporter extension mishandles the check for edit rights.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in MediaWiki through 1.37.1. ImportPlanValidator.php in the FileImporter extension mishandles the check for edit rights.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.37.1 |
References
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I84be9cd3639b8ab0e037a4ec2d3f2f478f0989c5Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T294256Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I84be9cd3639b8ab0e037a4ec2d3f2f478f0989c5Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T294256Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-28206?
An issue was discovered in MediaWiki through 1.37.1. ImportPlanValidator.php in the FileImporter extension mishandles the check for edit rights.
How severe is CVE-2022-28206?
CVE-2022-28206 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28206?
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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