CVE-2023-45371
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.51%
Last modified
CVE-2023-45371 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Wikibase extension for MediaWiki before 1.35.12, 1.36.x through 1.39.x before 1.39.5, and 1.40.x before 1.40.1. There is no rate limit for merging items.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Wikibase extension for MediaWiki before 1.35.12, 1.36.x through 1.39.x before 1.39.5, and 1.40.x before 1.40.1. There is no rate limit for merging items.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | < 1.35.12 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.36.0, < 1.39.5 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.40.0 |
References
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/mediawiki/extensions/Wikibase/+/961264Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T345064Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/mediawiki/extensions/Wikibase/+/961264Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T345064Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-45371?
An issue was discovered in the Wikibase extension for MediaWiki before 1.35.12, 1.36.x through 1.39.x before 1.39.5, and 1.40.x before 1.40.1. There is no rate limit for merging items.
How severe is CVE-2023-45371?
CVE-2023-45371 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45371?
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-2023-45371?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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