Vulnerability Description
The chunked upload API (ApiUpload) in MediaWiki before 1.23.11, 1.24.x before 1.24.4, and 1.25.x before 1.25.3 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) via a file upload using one byte chunks.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.23.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034028
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-October/000181.htmPatchVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T91205Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034028
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-October/000181.htmPatchVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T91205Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8002?
CVE-2015-8002 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The chunked upload API (ApiUpload) in MediaWiki before 1.23.11, 1.24.x before 1.24.4, and 1.25.x before 1.25.3 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) via a f...
How severe is CVE-2015-8002?
CVE-2015-8002 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-2015-8002?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.