Vulnerability Details : CVE-2011-4361
MediaWiki before 1.17.1 does not check for read permission before handling action=ajax requests, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by (1) leveraging the SpecialUpload::ajaxGetExistsWarning function, or by (2) leveraging an extension, as demonstrated by the CategoryTree, ExtTab, and InlineEditor extensions.
Products affected by CVE-2011-4361
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2011-4361
0.52%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 74 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2011-4361
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.0
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
|
2.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2011-4361
-
During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2011-4361
-
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/29/12
oss-security - Re: CVE request: mediawiki before 1.17.1Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
-
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2366
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-2366-1 mediawikiThird Party Advisory
-
https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=32616
⚓ T34616 action=ajax bypasses read permissionsIssue Tracking;Patch;Vendor Advisory
-
http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2011-November/000104.html
[MediaWiki-announce] MediaWiki security release 1.17.1Patch;Vendor Advisory
-
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=758171
758171 – (CVE-2011-4360, CVE-2011-4361) CVE-2011-4360 CVE-2011-4361 MediaWiki (x < v.1.17.1): Two information disclosure flawsIssue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
-
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/29/6
oss-security - CVE request: mediawiki before 1.17.1Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
Jump to