CVE-2019-18987: Infoleak
First published: Fri Nov 15 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the AbuseFilter extension through 1.34 for MediaWiki. Once a specific abuse filter has (accidentally or otherwise) been made public, its previous versions can be exposed, thus potentially disclosing private or sensitive information within the filter's definition.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki Abusefilter | <=1.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-18987?
CVE-2019-18987 is a vulnerability in the AbuseFilter extension for MediaWiki that allows the exposure of previous versions of a public abuse filter, potentially disclosing private or sensitive information within the filter's definition.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-18987?
The severity of CVE-2019-18987 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.3.
How does CVE-2019-18987 affect Mediawiki Abusefilter?
CVE-2019-18987 affects Mediawiki AbuseFilter version 1.34 and potentially exposes previous versions of public abuse filters, leading to the disclosure of private or sensitive information.
Is there a fix for CVE-2019-18987?
Yes, upgrading to a version of the AbuseFilter extension beyond 1.34 eliminates the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-18987?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-18987 in the references provided: [1] [2] [3].
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