CVE-2005-0536
First published: Thu Feb 24 2005(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in MediaWiki 1.3.x before 1.3.11 and 1.4 beta before 1.4 rc1 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files or determine file existence via a parameter related to image deletion.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MediaWiki | =1.3.5 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.6 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4_beta6 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4_beta3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.10 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.4 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.9 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4_beta4 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4_beta1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.7 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.8 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4_beta2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4_beta5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0536?
CVE-2005-0536 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote attackers to delete arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0536?
To fix CVE-2005-0536, you should upgrade to MediaWiki version 1.3.11 or later.
Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2005-0536?
CVE-2005-0536 affects MediaWiki versions 1.3.0 to 1.3.10 and 1.4 beta before 1.4 rc1.
What kind of attack does CVE-2005-0536 enable?
CVE-2005-0536 enables directory traversal attacks that can lead to file deletion or file existence disclosure.
Is CVE-2005-0536 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2005-0536 is a known vulnerability in older versions of MediaWiki and has been exploited in the past.
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- version/mediawiki/1.3.9
- version/mediawiki/1.4_beta4
- version/mediawiki/1.3.0
- version/mediawiki/1.4_beta1
- version/mediawiki/1.3.3
- version/mediawiki/1.3.1
- version/mediawiki/1.3.7
- version/mediawiki/1.3.8
- version/mediawiki/1.3.2
- version/mediawiki/1.4_beta2
- version/mediawiki/1.4_beta5