CVE-2021-45471: Medium severity mediawiki vulnerability
Published Dec 24, 2021
·Updated
In MediaWiki through 1.37, blocked IP addresses are allowed to edit EntitySchema items.
Affected Software
2 affected components
MediaWiki<=1.37
fedoraproject fedora=35
Event History
Dec 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:04 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:04 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-45471?
CVE-2021-45471 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-45471?
To fix CVE-2021-45471, upgrade your MediaWiki installation to version 1.38 or later.
3
Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2021-45471?
CVE-2021-45471 affects MediaWiki versions up to and including 1.37.
4
Is CVE-2021-45471 applicable to Fedora users?
Yes, CVE-2021-45471 affects the Fedora 35 distribution that includes MediaWiki.
5
What are the implications of CVE-2021-45471 for blocked IP addresses?
CVE-2021-45471 allows blocked IP addresses to edit EntitySchema items, potentially compromising content integrity.