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Mediawiki versions before 1.31.1, 1.30.1, 1.29.3, and 1.27.5 contain a vulnerability where BotPasswords can bypass CentralAuth's account lock, leading to an authentication bypass issue. This flaw could potentially allow unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive information within the affected Mediawiki instances.
Overview
This vulnerability in Mediawiki allows BotPasswords to circumvent CentralAuth's account lock mechanism, enabling unauthorized access to user accounts. The affected versions include Mediawiki versions before 1.31.1, 1.30.1, 1.29.3, and 1.27.5. The flaw is classified as an authentication bypass issue.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to upgrade their Mediawiki installations to version 1.31.1 or later. By updating to a patched version, the security issue that allows BotPasswords to bypass CentralAuth's account lock will be addressed, preventing unauthorized access to user accounts. It is crucial for organizations using affected versions of Mediawiki to apply the necessary updates promptly to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
References
- [wikitech-l] 20180920 Security release: 1.27.5 / 1.29.3 / 1.30.1 / 1.31.1 - Link
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T194605
- SecurityTracker ID: 1041695 - Link
- Debian Security Advisory DSA-4301 - Link
- Red Hat Security Advisory RHSA-2019:3142 - Link
- Red Hat Security Advisory RHSA-2019:3238 - Link
- Red Hat Security Advisory RHSA-2019:3813 - Link
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
