CVE-2013-6472: Infoleak

Published May 12, 2014
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Updated

MediaWiki before 1.19.10, 1.2x before 1.21.4, and 1.22.x before 1.22.1 allows remote attackers to obtain information about deleted page via the (1) log API, (2) enhanced RecentChanges, and (3) user watchlists.

Affected Software

18 affected components
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.22.0
MediaWiki MediaWiki<=1.19.9
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.19
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.19-beta_1
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.19-beta_2
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.19.0
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.19.1
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.19.2
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.19.3
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.19.4
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.19.5
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.19.6
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.19.7
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.19.8
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.21
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.21.1
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.21.2
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.21.3

Event History

May 12, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6472?

CVE-2013-6472 has a medium severity rating because it allows remote attackers to gain information about deleted pages.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6472?

To fix CVE-2013-6472, you should upgrade to MediaWiki version 1.19.10 or later, 1.21.4 or later, or 1.22.1 or later.

3

What versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2013-6472?

CVE-2013-6472 affects MediaWiki versions before 1.19.10, 1.21.x before 1.21.4, and 1.22.x before 1.22.1.

4

Can CVE-2013-6472 expose sensitive information?

Yes, CVE-2013-6472 can potentially expose sensitive information about deleted pages through several API endpoints.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-6472?

There is no documented workaround for CVE-2013-6472; upgrading to a patched version is recommended.

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