Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the CheckUser extension for MediaWiki through 1.42.1. The API can expose suppressed information for log events. (The log_deleted attribute is not applied to entries.)
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.42.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T326867Issue Tracking
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T326867Issue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-40598?
CVE-2024-40598 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the CheckUser extension for MediaWiki through 1.42.1. The API can expose suppressed information for log events. (The log_deleted attribute is not applied to entries.)
How severe is CVE-2024-40598?
CVE-2024-40598 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-2024-40598?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.