CVE-2025-11173: Reauth for enabling 2FA can be bypassed by submitting a form

Published Feb 3, 2026
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Updated

Vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation OATHAuth. This vulnerability is associated with program files src/Special/OATHManage.Php.

This issue affects OATHAuth: from before 1.39.14, 1.43.4, 1.44.1.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wikimedia Foundation OATHAuth>1.39.14, <1.43.4, <1.44.1

Event History

Feb 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-11173?

The severity of CVE-2025-11173 is considered high due to the potential for bypassing two-factor authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-11173?

To fix CVE-2025-11173, upgrade to OATHAuth version 1.39.14 or later, or any version above 1.43.4 and 1.44.1.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2025-11173?

CVE-2025-11173 affects Wikimedia Foundation OATHAuth versions prior to 1.39.14, and between 1.43.4 and 1.44.1.

4

What exploit does CVE-2025-11173 represent?

CVE-2025-11173 represents a vulnerability that allows the reauthentication process required for two-factor authentication to be bypassed by improper form submission.

5

Who is responsible for addressing CVE-2025-11173?

The responsibility for addressing CVE-2025-11173 falls to users of the affected versions of Wikimedia Foundation OATHAuth.

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