CVE-2022-41765
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.64%
Last modified
CVE-2022-41765 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.8, 1.36.x and 1.37.x before 1.37.5, and 1.38.x before 1.38.3. HTMLUserTextField exposes the existence of hidden users.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.8, 1.36.x and 1.37.x before 1.37.5, and 1.38.x before 1.38.3. HTMLUserTextField exposes the existence of hidden users.
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 | < 1.35.8 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.36.0, < 1.37.5 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.38.0, < 1.38.3 |
References
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T309894Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T309894Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-41765?
An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.8, 1.36.x and 1.37.x before 1.37.5, and 1.38.x before 1.38.3. HTMLUserTextField exposes the existence of hidden users.
How severe is CVE-2022-41765?
CVE-2022-41765 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41765?
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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