Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Mediawiki through 1.37.1. The check for the override-antispoof permission in the AntiSpoof extension is incorrect.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.37.1 |
References
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/Id8c4e2e336695ce70ccdf8a51ad729bf4a99f8f7PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T304126Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-24
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/Id8c4e2e336695ce70ccdf8a51ad729bf4a99f8f7PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T304126Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-24
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-28209?
CVE-2022-28209 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in Mediawiki through 1.37.1. The check for the override-antispoof permission in the AntiSpoof extension is incorrect.
How severe is CVE-2022-28209?
CVE-2022-28209 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-28209?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.