Vulnerability Description
The wfMangleFlashPolicy function in OutputHandler.php in MediaWiki before 1.19.22, 1.20.x through 1.22.x before 1.22.14, and 1.23.x before 1.23.7 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks via a crafted string containing <cross-domain-policy> in a PHP format request, which causes the string length to change when converting the request to <NOT-cross-domain-policy>.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.19.21 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1031301
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3100
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/03/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/04/16
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2014-November/000170.htPatchVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T73478Exploit
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1031301
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3100
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/03/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/04/16
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2014-November/000170.htPatchVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T73478Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9277?
CVE-2014-9277 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The wfMangleFlashPolicy function in OutputHandler.php in MediaWiki before 1.19.22, 1.20.x through 1.22.x before 1.22.14, and 1.23.x before 1.23.7 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injectio...
How severe is CVE-2014-9277?
CVE-2014-9277 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9277?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.