CVE-2016-10026: High severity Ikiwiki ikiwiki vulnerability

Published Feb 13, 2017
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Updated

ikiwiki 3.20161219 does not properly check if a revision changes the access permissions for a page on sites with the git and recentchanges plugins and the CGI interface enabled, which allows remote attackers to revert certain changes by leveraging permissions to change the page before the revision was made.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/ikiwiki
3.20190228-13.20200202.3-1
Ikiwiki ikiwiki=3.20161219

Event History

Feb 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10026?

CVE-2016-10026 has a moderate severity level due to its potential impact on access control.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10026?

To fix CVE-2016-10026, update to versions 3.20190228-1 or 3.20200202.3-1 of the ikiwiki package.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-10026?

CVE-2016-10026 affects ikiwiki version 3.20161219 when the git and recentchanges plugins are enabled.

4

Can CVE-2016-10026 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2016-10026 can allow remote attackers to revert changes and potentially gain unauthorized access to content.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-10026?

Currently, the recommended course of action for CVE-2016-10026 is to apply the latest updates rather than relying on a temporary workaround.

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