Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-1581
MediaWiki 1.17.x before 1.17.3 and 1.18.x before 1.18.2 uses weak random numbers for password reset tokens, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change the passwords of arbitrary users.
Products affected by CVE-2012-1581
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.17.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.17.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.17:beta_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.18:beta_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.18.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.18.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.18.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-1581
0.82%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 80 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-1581
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-1581
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-1581
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http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2012-March/000109.html
[MediaWiki-announce] MediaWiki security and maintenance release 1.17.3Vendor Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/22/9
oss-security - MediaWiki security and maintenance release 1.18.2
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78910
MediaWiki random numbers security bypass CVE-2012-1581 Vulnerability Report
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/24/1
oss-security - CVEs for MediaWiki security and maintenance release 1.18.2
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52689
MediaWiki Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=35078
Login
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http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2012-March/000110.html
[MediaWiki-announce] MediaWiki security and maintenance release 1.18.2Vendor Advisory
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