CVE-2023-29141
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.19%
Last modified
CVE-2023-29141 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.10, 1.36.x through 1.38.x before 1.38.6, and 1.39.x before 1.39.3. An auto-block can occur for an untrusted X-Forwarded-For header.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.10, 1.36.x through 1.38.x before 1.38.6, and 1.39.x before 1.39.3. An auto-block can occur for an untrusted X-Forwarded-For header.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | < 1.35.10 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.36.0, < 1.38.6 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.39.0, < 1.39.3 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
References
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T285159Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T285159Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T285159Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-29141?
An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.10, 1.36.x through 1.38.x before 1.38.6, and 1.39.x before 1.39.3. An auto-block can occur for an untrusted X-Forwarded-For header.
How severe is CVE-2023-29141?
CVE-2023-29141 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29141?
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-2023-29141?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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