Vulnerability Description
The API in the Push extension for MediaWiki through 1.35 did not require an edit token in ApiPushBase.php and therefore facilitated a CSRF attack.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.35 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/mediawiki/extensions/Push/+/625988PatchVendor Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/mediawiki/extensions/Push/+/625988/10/src/api/APatchVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T262724Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/mediawiki/extensions/Push/+/625988PatchVendor Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/mediawiki/extensions/Push/+/625988/10/src/api/APatchVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T262724Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-29004?
CVE-2020-29004 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The API in the Push extension for MediaWiki through 1.35 did not require an edit token in ApiPushBase.php and therefore facilitated a CSRF attack.
How severe is CVE-2020-29004?
CVE-2020-29004 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-29004?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.