Vulnerability Description
api.php in MediaWiki before 1.15.5 does not prevent use of public caching headers for private data, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain sensitive information by retrieving documents from an HTTP proxy cache that has been used by a victim.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.15.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/058588.htmlPatch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/058910.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/059232.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/059235.html
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2010-July/000092.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/07/29/4Patch
- http://svn.wikimedia.org/viewvc/mediawiki?view=revision&revision=69776Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42019Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=620224Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=620226Patch
- https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=24565
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/058588.htmlPatch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/058910.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/059232.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/059235.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2787?
CVE-2010-2787 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). api.php in MediaWiki before 1.15.5 does not prevent use of public caching headers for private data, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain sensitive informatio...
How severe is CVE-2010-2787?
CVE-2010-2787 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-2010-2787?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.