CVE-2017-8810: Infoleak
First published: Wed Nov 15 2017(Updated: )
MediaWiki before 1.27.4, 1.28.x before 1.28.3, and 1.29.x before 1.29.2, when a private wiki is configured, provides different error messages for failed login attempts depending on whether the username exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate account names and conduct brute-force attacks via a series of requests.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/mediawiki | 1:1.31.16-1+deb10u2 1:1.31.16-1+deb10u6 1:1.35.11-1~deb11u1 1:1.35.13-1~deb11u1 1:1.39.4-1~deb12u1 1:1.39.5-1~deb12u1 1:1.39.5-1 | |
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | <=1.27.3 | |
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | =1.28.0 | |
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | =1.28.1 | |
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | =1.28.2 | |
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | =1.29.0 | |
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | =1.29.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8810?
CVE-2017-8810 is classified as a low severity vulnerability that allows account enumeration on private MediaWiki installations.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8810?
To fix CVE-2017-8810, upgrade to MediaWiki version 1.27.4, 1.28.3, or 1.29.2 or later.
What versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2017-8810?
CVE-2017-8810 affects MediaWiki versions before 1.27.4, 1.28.x before 1.28.3, and 1.29.x before 1.29.2.
Can CVE-2017-8810 lead to other attacks?
Yes, CVE-2017-8810 can enable remote attackers to conduct brute-force attacks to gain unauthorized access to accounts.
Is CVE-2017-8810 specific to any operating system?
No, CVE-2017-8810 is specific to MediaWiki software and is not limited to any particular operating system.
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