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CVE-2011-0537: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Feb 04 2011(Updated: )

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in (1) languages/Language.php and (2) includes/StubObject.php in MediaWiki 1.8.0 and other versions before 1.16.2, when running on Windows and possibly Novell Netware, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local PHP files via vectors related to a crafted language file and the Language::factory function.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.8.0
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.8.1
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.8.2
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.8.3
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.8.4
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.8.5
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.9.0
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.9.0-rc2
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.9.1
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.9.2
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.9.3
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.9.4
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.9.5
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.9.6
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.10.0
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.10.0-rc1
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.10.0-rc2
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.10.1
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.10.2
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.10.3
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.10.4
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.11
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.11-rc1
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.11.0
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.11.0-rc1
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.11.0rc1
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.11.1
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.11.2
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.11_development
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.12.0
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.12.0-rc1
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.12.1
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.12.2
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.12.3
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.12.4
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.13.0
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.13.0-rc1
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.13.0-rc2
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.13.1
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.13.2
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.13.3
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.13.4
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.14.0
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.14.0-rc1
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.14.1
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.15.0
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.15.0-rc1
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.15.1
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.15.2
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.15.3
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.16.0
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.16.0-beta1
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.16.0-beta2
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.16.1
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

http://download.wikimedia.org/mediawiki/1.16/mediawiki-1.16.2.patch.gz

Remedy

http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2011-February/000095.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-0537?

    CVE-2011-0537 has a medium severity level due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary local PHP files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-0537?

    To mitigate CVE-2011-0537, upgrade MediaWiki to version 1.16.2 or later, which addresses the directory traversal vulnerabilities.

  • Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2011-0537?

    CVE-2011-0537 affects MediaWiki versions 1.8.0 through 1.16.1 on Windows and possibly Novell Netware.

  • What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2011-0537 include?

    CVE-2011-0537 includes multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities that allow for inclusion and execution of arbitrary PHP files.

  • Can CVE-2011-0537 affect my server's security?

    Yes, CVE-2011-0537 can significantly impact your server's security by allowing attackers to execute unauthorized code.

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