CVE-2013-1817: Infoleak
First published: Wed Nov 20 2019(Updated: )
MediaWiki before 1.19.4 and 1.20.x before 1.20.3 contains an error in the api.php script which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/mediawiki | 1:1.35.13-1+deb11u2 1:1.39.7-1~deb12u1 1:1.39.8-1 | |
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | <1.19.4 | |
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | >=1.20.0<1.20.3 | |
| Debian | =9.0 | |
| Debian | =10.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Fedora | =18 |
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Reference Links
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201310-21.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/05/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58305
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-1817
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/88359
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-1817
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1817?
CVE-2013-1817 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1817?
To fix CVE-2013-1817, upgrade MediaWiki to version 1.19.4, 1.20.3, or later versions.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-1817?
CVE-2013-1817 affects MediaWiki versions before 1.19.4 and between 1.20.0 and 1.20.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-1817?
CVE-2013-1817 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access sensitive data.
How does CVE-2013-1817 exploit MediaWiki?
CVE-2013-1817 exploits an error in the api.php script in MediaWiki, allowing unauthorized data retrieval.
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