CVE-2024-40601: CSRF

Published Jul 6, 2024
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Updated

An issue was discovered in the MediaWikiChat extension for MediaWiki through 1.42.1. CSRF can occur in API modules.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MediaWiki MediaWiki<=1.42.1

Event History

Jul 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Jul 7, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40601?

CVE-2024-40601 is classified as a medium severity security vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-40601?

To fix CVE-2024-40601, upgrade the MediaWikiChat extension to a version above 1.42.1.

3

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2024-40601?

CVE-2024-40601 allows for cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks in API modules.

4

Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2024-40601?

CVE-2024-40601 affects MediaWiki versions up to and including 1.42.1.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-40601?

Users of the MediaWikiChat extension in MediaWiki installations up to version 1.42.1 are impacted by CVE-2024-40601.

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