CVE-2024-34506
First published: Sun May 05 2024(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in includes/specials/SpecialMovePage.php in MediaWiki before 1.39.7, 1.40.x before 1.40.3, and 1.41.x before 1.41.1. If a user with the necessary rights to move the page opens Special:MovePage for a page with tens of thousands of subpages, then the page will exceed the maximum request time, leading to a denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MediaWiki | <1.39.7 | |
| MediaWiki | >1.40.0<1.40.3 | |
| MediaWiki | >1.41.0<1.41.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-34506?
CVE-2024-34506 is considered to be a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential denial of service when moving pages with numerous subpages.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34506?
To fix CVE-2024-34506, upgrade MediaWiki to version 1.39.7, 1.40.3, or 1.41.1 or later.
What versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2024-34506?
MediaWiki versions before 1.39.7, 1.40.0 to 1.40.2, and 1.41.0 to 1.41.0 are all affected by CVE-2024-34506.
Can CVE-2024-34506 lead to data loss?
CVE-2024-34506 does not directly lead to data loss, but it can cause system instability when moving large pages.
What components of MediaWiki are impacted by CVE-2024-34506?
CVE-2024-34506 specifically impacts the SpecialMovePage feature in MediaWiki.
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