CVE-2023-37300: Medium severity MediaWiki MediaWiki vulnerability

Published Jun 30, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in the CheckUserLog API in the CheckUser extension for MediaWiki through 1.39.3. There is incorrect access control for visibility of hidden users.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MediaWiki MediaWiki<=1.39.3

Event History

Jun 30, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-37300.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software is MediaWiki.

3

What version of MediaWiki is affected?

MediaWiki version 1.39.3 is affected.

4

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability is medium (5.3).

5

What is the issue in the CheckUserLog API in the CheckUser extension for MediaWiki?

The issue is incorrect access control for visibility of hidden users.

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