CVE-2010-1238: Medium severity MoinMoin vulnerability

Published Apr 5, 2010
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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
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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.

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