CVE-2012-0046: Infoleak
Published Oct 29, 2019
·Updated
mediawiki allows deleted text to be exposed
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
MediaWiki MediaWiki<1.17.2
MediaWiki MediaWiki>=1.18.0<1.18.1
debian/mediawiki
1:1.35.13-1+deb11u21:1.35.13-1+deb11u61:1.39.17-1~deb12u11:1.43.6+dfsg-1~deb13u11:1.43.6+dfsg-2
Event History
Oct 29, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:09 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:41 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0046?
CVE-2012-0046 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-0046?
To fix CVE-2012-0046, update to a non-vulnerable version of MediaWiki, specifically 1.31.16-1+deb10u6 or later.
3
What versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2012-0046?
CVE-2012-0046 affects MediaWiki versions prior to 1.18.1 and all versions between 1.18.0 and 1.18.1.
4
Can CVE-2012-0046 lead to data exposure?
Yes, CVE-2012-0046 can allow deleted text to be exposed, leading to potential data leaks.
5
Is CVE-2012-0046 a remote exploit?
CVE-2012-0046 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to access deleted content without direct access.