CVE-2024-40597
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2024-40597 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the CheckUser extension for MediaWiki through 1.42.1. It can expose suppressed information for log events. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the CheckUser extension for MediaWiki through 1.42.1. It can expose suppressed information for log events. (The log_deleted attribute is not respected.)
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.42.1 |
References
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T326865Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T326865Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-40597?
An issue was discovered in the CheckUser extension for MediaWiki through 1.42.1. It can expose suppressed information for log events. (The log_deleted attribute is not respected.)
How severe is CVE-2024-40597?
CVE-2024-40597 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40597?
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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