Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the GrowthExperiments extension for MediaWiki through 1.39.3. The UserImpactHandler for GrowthExperiments inadvertently returns the timezone preference for arbitrary users, which can be used to de-anonymize users.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.39.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T328643Issue TrackingPatch
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T328643Issue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-29137?
CVE-2023-29137 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the GrowthExperiments extension for MediaWiki through 1.39.3. The UserImpactHandler for GrowthExperiments inadvertently returns the timezone preference for arbitrary users, ...
How severe is CVE-2023-29137?
CVE-2023-29137 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-2023-29137?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.