Vulnerability Description
MediaWiki before 1.23.15, 1.26.x before 1.26.4, and 1.27.x before 1.27.1, when $wgBlockDisablesLogin is true, might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging failure to terminate sessions when a user account is blocked.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.23.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1369613Issue Tracking
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2016-August/000195.htmlMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T129738PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1369613Issue Tracking
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2016-August/000195.htmlMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T129738PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6332?
CVE-2016-6332 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). MediaWiki before 1.23.15, 1.26.x before 1.26.4, and 1.27.x before 1.27.1, when $wgBlockDisablesLogin is true, might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging failure to term...
How severe is CVE-2016-6332?
CVE-2016-6332 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-2016-6332?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.