CVE-2023-37303: Critical severity MediaWiki MediaWiki vulnerability

Published Jun 30, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in the CheckUser extension for MediaWiki through 1.39.3. In certain situations, an attempt to block a user fails after a temporary browser hang and a DBQueryDisconnectedError error message.

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 CVE-2023-37303?

CVE-2023-37303 is an issue discovered in the CheckUser extension for MediaWiki through version 1.39.3.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37303?

The severity of CVE-2023-37303 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2023-37303 affect MediaWiki?

CVE-2023-37303 affects MediaWiki through version 1.39.3.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-37303?

To fix CVE-2023-37303, you should update the CheckUser extension for MediaWiki to a version that is not affected.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-37303?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-37303 in the provided references: [Reference 1](https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I10a9273c542576b3f7bb38de68dcd2aa41cfb1b0), [Reference 2](https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T338276).

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