CVE-2014-9481: Infoleak

Published Jan 27, 2020
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Updated

The Scribunto extension for MediaWiki allows remote attackers to obtain the rollback token and possibly other sensitive information via a crafted module, related to unstripping special page HTML.

Affected Software

4 affected components
MediaWiki MediaWiki<1.19.23
MediaWiki MediaWiki>=1.19.24<1.22.15
MediaWiki MediaWiki>=1.23.0<1.23.8
MediaWiki MediaWiki>=1.23.9<1.24.1

Event History

Jan 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9481?

CVE-2014-9481 has a moderate severity level due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-9481?

To fix CVE-2014-9481, you should upgrade MediaWiki to version 1.19.23 or from 1.19.24 to any version newer than 1.22.15.

3

What versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2014-9481?

CVE-2014-9481 affects MediaWiki versions up to 1.19.23 and between 1.19.24 to 1.22.15, as well as from 1.23.0 to 1.23.8 and from 1.23.9 to 1.24.1.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2014-9481?

CVE-2014-9481 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, including the rollback token, via a crafted module.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-9481 if I cannot upgrade?

There are no specific workarounds mentioned for CVE-2014-9481, so upgrading is the recommended course of action.

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