CVE-2015-8008
First published: Fri Dec 29 2017(Updated: )
The OAuth extension for MediaWiki improperly negotiates a new client token only over Special:OAuth/initiate, which allows attackers to bypass intended IP address access restrictions by making an API request with an existing token.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | <1.25.3 | |
| Fedora | =21 | |
| Fedora | =22 | |
| Fedora | =23 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/170961.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/170979.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/171007.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/29/14
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77379
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034028
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1273353
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-October/000182.html
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T103022
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8008?
CVE-2015-8008 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8008?
To fix CVE-2015-8008, you should upgrade to MediaWiki version 1.25.3 or later, or apply relevant patches.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8008?
CVE-2015-8008 is an access control vulnerability that can allow unauthorized requests using existing tokens.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-8008?
CVE-2015-8008 affects MediaWiki versions earlier than 1.25.3 and specific versions of Fedora.
How does CVE-2015-8008 impact security?
CVE-2015-8008 can potentially allow attackers to bypass IP address access restrictions, compromising system security.
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