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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2022-29906

The admin API module in the QuizGame extension for MediaWiki through 1.37.2 (before 665e33a68f6fa1167df99c0aa18ed0157cdf9f66) omits a check for the quizadmin user.

Vulnerability Description

The admin API module in the QuizGame extension for MediaWiki through 1.37.2 (before 665e33a68f6fa1167df99c0aa18ed0157cdf9f66) omits a check for the quizadmin user.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MediawikiMediawiki<= 1.37.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-29906?

CVE-2022-29906 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The admin API module in the QuizGame extension for MediaWiki through 1.37.2 (before 665e33a68f6fa1167df99c0aa18ed0157cdf9f66) omits a check for the quizadmin user.

How severe is CVE-2022-29906?

CVE-2022-29906 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-2022-29906?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.