CVE-2021-36132
First published: Fri Jul 02 2021(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the FileImporter extension in MediaWiki through 1.36. For certain relaxed configurations of the $wgFileImporterRequiredRight variable, it might not validate all appropriate user rights, thus allowing a user with insufficient rights to perform operations (specifically file uploads) that they should not be allowed to perform.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | <=1.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-36132?
CVE-2021-36132 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36132?
To fix CVE-2021-36132, upgrade MediaWiki to version 1.37 or later.
What does CVE-2021-36132 affect in MediaWiki?
CVE-2021-36132 affects the FileImporter extension in MediaWiki up to version 1.36.
Who can exploit CVE-2021-36132?
CVE-2021-36132 can be exploited by users with insufficient rights due to relaxed configurations.
What operations can be performed due to CVE-2021-36132?
CVE-2021-36132 allows unauthorized users to perform file importing operations in MediaWiki.
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