Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the Translate extension in MediaWiki through 1.36. The Aggregategroups Action API module does not validate the parameter for aggregategroup when action=remove is set, thus allowing users with the translate-manage right to silently delete various groups' metadata.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.36 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I3619a7e88c2eb979babb7b027d4fdbfabc0af792PatchVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T282932ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I3619a7e88c2eb979babb7b027d4fdbfabc0af792PatchVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T282932ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-36129?
CVE-2021-36129 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the Translate extension in MediaWiki through 1.36. The Aggregategroups Action API module does not validate the parameter for aggregategroup when action=remove is set, thus a...
How severe is CVE-2021-36129?
CVE-2021-36129 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-36129?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.