Vulnerability Description
MediaWiki 1.8.1, and other versions before 1.13.3, when the wgShowExceptionDetails variable is enabled, sometimes provides the full installation path in a debugging message, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified requests that trigger an uncaught exception.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2008-December/000080.htmVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33349Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:%24wgShowExceptionDetails
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg01256.h
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg01309.h
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2008-December/000080.htmVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33349Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:%24wgShowExceptionDetails
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg01256.h
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg01309.h
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5688?
CVE-2008-5688 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). MediaWiki 1.8.1, and other versions before 1.13.3, when the wgShowExceptionDetails variable is enabled, sometimes provides the full installation path in a debugging message, which might allow remote a...
How severe is CVE-2008-5688?
CVE-2008-5688 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5688?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.