CVE-2013-7444: Infoleak
Published Sep 1, 2015
·Updated
The Special:Contributions page in MediaWiki before 1.22.0 allows remote attackers to determine if an IP is autoblocked via the "Change block" text.
Affected Software
1 affected component
MediaWiki MediaWiki<=1.22.0
Event History
Sep 1, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-7444?
CVE-2013-7444 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-7444?
To fix CVE-2013-7444, upgrade MediaWiki to version 1.22.0 or later.
3
What does CVE-2013-7444 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2013-7444 allows remote attackers to determine if an IP address is autoblocked through special page interactions.
4
Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2013-7444?
MediaWiki versions prior to 1.22.0 are affected by CVE-2013-7444.
5
Is CVE-2013-7444 related to remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2013-7444 facilitates remote attacks by allowing attackers to gather information about IP blocking.