Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.5, 1.36.x before 1.36.3, and 1.37.x before 1.37.1. By using an action=rollback query, attackers can view private wiki contents.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | < 1.35.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T297574Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-24
- https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/2021-12_security_release/FAQVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T297574Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-24
- https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/2021-12_security_release/FAQVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-45038?
CVE-2021-45038 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.5, 1.36.x before 1.36.3, and 1.37.x before 1.37.1. By using an action=rollback query, attackers can view private wiki contents.
How severe is CVE-2021-45038?
CVE-2021-45038 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-2021-45038?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.