CVE-2022-28204
First published: Mon Sep 19 2022(Updated: )
A denial-of-service issue was discovered in MediaWiki 1.37.x before 1.37.2. Rendering of w/index.php?title=Special%3AWhatLinksHere&target=Property%3AP31&namespace=1&invert=1 can take more than thirty seconds. There is a DDoS risk.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MediaWiki MediaWiki | >=1.37.0<1.37.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-28204.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-28204?
The severity of CVE-2022-28204 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Mediawiki version 1.37.x before 1.37.2.
What is the description of CVE-2022-28204?
CVE-2022-28204 is a denial-of-service issue in MediaWiki. Rendering a specific URL can cause a DDoS risk.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-28204?
Yes, the fix for CVE-2022-28204 is to upgrade to MediaWiki version 1.37.2 or later.
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