Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-28206

First published: Wed Mar 30 2022(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in MediaWiki through 1.37.1. ImportPlanValidator.php in the FileImporter extension mishandles the check for edit rights.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MediaWiki<=1.37.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-28206?

    CVE-2022-28206 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on edit rights in MediaWiki.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-28206?

    To fix CVE-2022-28206, upgrade to MediaWiki version 1.37.2 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2022-28206 have on MediaWiki users?

    CVE-2022-28206 allows unauthorized users to potentially gain edit rights, leading to unauthorized changes in MediaWiki.

  • Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2022-28206?

    CVE-2022-28206 affects MediaWiki versions up to and including 1.37.1.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-28206 until a fix can be applied?

    Currently, there is no documented workaround for CVE-2022-28206, so updating to a patched version is recommended.

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