Vulnerability Description
includes/User.php in MediaWiki before 1.19.12, 1.20.x and 1.21.x before 1.21.6, and 1.22.x before 1.22.3 terminates validation of a user token upon encountering the first incorrect character, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack that relies on timing differences in responses to incorrect token guesses.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.19.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2014-February/000141.htmPatchVendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/28/1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/01/2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1071136
- https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=61346Vendor Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/#/q/I2a9e89120f7092015495e638c6fa9f67adc9b84f%2Cn
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2014-February/000141.htmPatchVendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/28/1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/01/2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1071136
- https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=61346Vendor Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/#/q/I2a9e89120f7092015495e638c6fa9f67adc9b84f%2Cn
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2243?
CVE-2014-2243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). includes/User.php in MediaWiki before 1.19.12, 1.20.x and 1.21.x before 1.21.6, and 1.22.x before 1.22.3 terminates validation of a user token upon encountering the first incorrect character, which ma...
How severe is CVE-2014-2243?
CVE-2014-2243 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2243?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.