8.8
CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-29004: CSRF

First published: Fri Jan 29 2021(Updated: )

The API in the Push extension for MediaWiki through 1.35 did not require an edit token in ApiPushBase.php and therefore facilitated a CSRF attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MediaWiki MediaWiki<=1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-29004?

    CVE-2020-29004 is a vulnerability in the Push extension for MediaWiki through version 1.35 that allows for a CSRF attack due to a missing edit token in ApiPushBase.php.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-29004?

    CVE-2020-29004 has a severity score of 8.8, which is considered high.

  • How does CVE-2020-29004 affect MediaWiki?

    CVE-2020-29004 affects MediaWiki versions up to and including 1.35 that have the Push extension installed.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-29004?

    To fix CVE-2020-29004, users should upgrade their MediaWiki installations to a version that includes the necessary fix for the Push extension.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-29004?

    More information about CVE-2020-29004 can be found in the provided references: https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/mediawiki/extensions/Push/+/625988, https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T262724.

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