Vulnerability Description
MediaWiki before 1.23.12, 1.24.x before 1.24.5, 1.25.x before 1.25.4, and 1.26.x before 1.26.1 do not properly normalize IP addresses containing zero-padded octets, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by using an IP address that was not supposed to have been allowed.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.23.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/21/8Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-December/000186.htPatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T97897PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/21/8Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-December/000186.htPatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T97897PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8627?
CVE-2015-8627 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). MediaWiki before 1.23.12, 1.24.x before 1.24.5, 1.25.x before 1.25.4, and 1.26.x before 1.26.1 do not properly normalize IP addresses containing zero-padded octets, which might allow remote attackers ...
How severe is CVE-2015-8627?
CVE-2015-8627 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8627?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.