CVE-2019-12466: CSRF
First published: Wed Jul 10 2019(Updated: )
Use token when logging out
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/mediawiki/core | >=1.27.0<1.27.6>=1.30.0<1.30.2>=1.31.0<1.31.2>=1.32.0<1.32.2>=1.32.99<1.33.0 | |
| 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 | |
| composer/mediawiki/core | >=1.32.0<1.32.2 | 1.32.2 |
| composer/mediawiki/core | >=1.31.0<1.31.2 | 1.31.2 |
| composer/mediawiki/core | >=1.30.0<1.30.2 | 1.30.2 |
| composer/mediawiki/core | >=1.27.0<1.27.6 | 1.27.6 |
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | <=1.32.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T25227
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikitech-l/2019-June/092152.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-12466
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jun/12
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4460
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-12466
- https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/mediawiki/core/CVE-2019-12466.yaml
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-27fw-r78j-h898 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12466?
CVE-2019-12466 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for CSRF attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12466?
To fix CVE-2019-12466, upgrade to MediaWiki versions 1.32.2, 1.31.2, or 1.27.6.
Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2019-12466?
CVE-2019-12466 affects MediaWiki versions from 1.27.0 up to and including 1.32.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-12466?
CVE-2019-12466 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability related to the logout feature.
What should I do if I cannot upgrade to a fixed version for CVE-2019-12466?
If upgrading is not possible, consider implementing additional CSRF protections or monitoring for suspicious logout activities.
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