Vulnerability Description
includes/specials/SpecialChangePassword.php in MediaWiki before 1.19.14, 1.20.x and 1.21.x before 1.21.8, and 1.22.x before 1.22.5 does not properly handle a correctly authenticated but unintended login attempt, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by arranging for a victim to login to the attacker's account, as demonstrated by tracking the victim's activity, related to a "login CSRF" issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.19.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2014-March/000145.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/28/1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/01/7
- https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=62497
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/#/c/121517/1/includes/specials/SpecialChangePasswPatch
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2014-March/000145.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/28/1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/01/7
- https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=62497
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/#/c/121517/1/includes/specials/SpecialChangePasswPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2665?
CVE-2014-2665 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). includes/specials/SpecialChangePassword.php in MediaWiki before 1.19.14, 1.20.x and 1.21.x before 1.21.8, and 1.22.x before 1.22.5 does not properly handle a correctly authenticated but unintended log...
How severe is CVE-2014-2665?
CVE-2014-2665 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2665?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.