CVE-2022-28209: Critical severity mediawiki vulnerability
Published Mar 30, 2022
·Updated
An issue was discovered in Mediawiki through 1.37.1. The check for the override-antispoof permission in the AntiSpoof extension is incorrect.
Affected Software
1 affected component
MediaWiki MediaWiki<=1.37.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 30, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-28209?
CVE-2022-28209 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability affecting MediaWiki versions up to 1.37.1.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-28209?
To fix CVE-2022-28209, upgrade to MediaWiki version 1.37.2 or later to address the incorrect permission check in the AntiSpoof extension.
3
What systems are impacted by CVE-2022-28209?
CVE-2022-28209 impacts MediaWiki installations that are running versions equal to or earlier than 1.37.1.
4
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2022-28209?
Exploitation of CVE-2022-28209 may allow unauthorized users to bypass intended restrictions in MediaWiki's AntiSpoof functionality.
5
Is CVE-2022-28209 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2022-28209 is a local vulnerability, as it requires authenticated access to the MediaWiki application.