CVE-2010-1238: Medium severity MoinMoin vulnerability
Published Apr 5, 2010
·Updated
MoinMoin 1.7.1 allows remote attackers to bypass the textcha protection mechanism by modifying the textcha-question and textcha-answer fields to have empty values.
Affected Software
1 affected component
MoinMoin=1.7.1
Event History
Apr 5, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1238?
CVE-2010-1238 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-1238?
To fix CVE-2010-1238, update MoinMoin to version 1.7.2 or later.
3
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2010-1238?
CVE-2010-1238 is associated with remote attacks that bypass the textcha protection.
4
Which version of MoinMoin is affected by CVE-2010-1238?
MoinMoin version 1.7.1 is the only affected version in relation to CVE-2010-1238.
5
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2010-1238?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2010-1238; updating software is recommended.