CVE-2019-12468
First published: Thu Jun 06 2019(Updated: )
An Incorrect Access Control vulnerability was found in Wikimedia MediaWiki 1.27.0 through 1.32.1. Directly POSTing to Special:ChangeEmail would allow for bypassing re-authentication, allowing for potential account takeover.
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 | |
| 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 | >=1.27.0<=1.32.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T197279
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikitech-l/2019-June/092152.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-12468
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jun/12
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4460
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-12468
- https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/mediawiki/core/CVE-2019-12468.yaml
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-wrhx-3pxr-6vgg (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12468?
CVE-2019-12468 is classified as an Incorrect Access Control vulnerability that could potentially lead to account takeover.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12468?
To fix CVE-2019-12468, upgrade your Wikimedia MediaWiki installation to version 1.32.2 or apply relevant patches available for versions 1.27.6, 1.30.2, or 1.31.2.
Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2019-12468?
CVE-2019-12468 affects MediaWiki versions 1.27.0 through 1.32.1, specifically 1.27.0 to 1.27.6, 1.30.0 to 1.30.2, 1.31.0 to 1.31.2, and 1.32.0 to 1.32.2.
What are the consequences of CVE-2019-12468?
The consequences of CVE-2019-12468 include the potential for unauthorized users to change account email addresses without re-authentication, leading to account takeover.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-12468?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2019-12468; upgrading to a secure version is the recommended mitigation.
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