Vulnerability Description
Session fixation vulnerability in the CentralAuth extension for MediaWiki before 1.18.6, 1.19.x before 1.19.3, and 1.20.x before 1.20.1 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via the centralauth_Session cookie.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.20 |
References
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2012-November/000122.htmVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=40962
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2012-November/000122.htmVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=40962
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5395?
CVE-2012-5395 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Session fixation vulnerability in the CentralAuth extension for MediaWiki before 1.18.6, 1.19.x before 1.19.3, and 1.20.x before 1.20.1 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via the centralau...
How severe is CVE-2012-5395?
CVE-2012-5395 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5395?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.