CVE-2011-1587: XSS
First published: Wed Apr 27 2011(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MediaWiki before 1.16.4, when Internet Explorer 6 or earlier is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an uploaded file accessed with a dangerous extension such as .html located before a ? (question mark) in a query string, in conjunction with a modified URI path that has a %2E sequence in place of the . (dot) character. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2011-1578.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MediaWiki | <=1.16.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.1.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.2.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.2.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.2.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.2.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.2.4 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.2.5 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.2.6 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.4 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.5 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.6 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.7 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.8 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.9 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.10 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.11 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.12 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.13 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.14 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.3.15 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4-beta1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4-beta2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4-beta3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4-beta4 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4-beta5 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4-beta6 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4.4 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4.5 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4.6 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4.7 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4.8 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4.9 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4.10 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4.11 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4.12 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4.13 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.4.14 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5-alpha1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5-alpha2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5-beta1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5-beta2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5-beta3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5-beta4 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5-rc2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5-rc3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5-rc4 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5.4 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5.5 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5.6 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5.7 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.5.8 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.4 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.5 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.6 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.7 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.8 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.9 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.10 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.11 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.12 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.7.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.7.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.7.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.7.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.8.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.8.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.8.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.8.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.8.4 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.8.5 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.9.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.9.0-rc2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.9.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.9.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.9.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.9.4 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.9.5 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.9.6 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.10.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.10.0-rc1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.10.0-rc2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.10.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.10.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.10.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.10.4 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.11 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.11.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.11.0-rc1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.11.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.11.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.12.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.12.0-rc1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.12.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.12.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.12.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.12.4 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.13.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.13.0-rc1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.13.0-rc2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.13.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.13.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.13.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.13.4 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.14.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.14.0-rc1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.14.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.15.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.15.0-rc1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.15.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.15.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.15.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.15.4 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.15.5 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.16.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.16.0-beta1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.16.0-beta2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.16.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.16.2 | |
| Internet Explorer | <=6.0 | |
| Internet Explorer | =3.0 | |
| Internet Explorer | =4.0 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1587?
CVE-2011-1587 has a severity level that indicates it poses a significant risk due to its ability to allow cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1587?
To mitigate CVE-2011-1587, upgrade to MediaWiki version 1.16.4 or later to eliminate the vulnerability.
Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2011-1587?
CVE-2011-1587 affects MediaWiki versions prior to 1.16.4, including various earlier versions like 1.15.x and all versions leading up to 1.16.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1587?
CVE-2011-1587 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can I be attacked using Internet Explorer versions below 7 with CVE-2011-1587?
Yes, the vulnerability specifically affects users of Internet Explorer 6 and earlier, making them susceptible to XSS attacks.
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