Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-8626
The User::randomPassword function in MediaWiki before 1.23.12, 1.24.x before 1.24.5, 1.25.x before 1.25.4, and 1.26.x before 1.26.1 generates passwords smaller than $wgMinimalPasswordLength, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.
Products affected by CVE-2015-8626
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.24.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.24.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.25.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.25.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.24.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.24.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.25.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.26.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.24.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.25.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-8626
0.59%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 78 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-8626
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:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
9.8
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-8626
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-8626
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/21/8
oss-security - CVE requests for MediaWiki 1.26.1, 1.25.4, 1.24.5 and 1.23.12Mailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/7
oss-security - Re: CVE requests for MediaWiki 1.26.1, 1.25.4, 1.24.5 and 1.23.12Mailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T115522
⚓ T115522 Passwords generated by User::randomPassword() may be shorter than $wgMinimalPasswordLengthPatch;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-December/000186.html
[MediaWiki-announce] Security Release: 1.26.1, 1.25.4, 1.24.5 and 1.23.12Patch;Release Notes;Vendor Advisory
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