CVE-2025-23073: API list=globalblocks can reveal IP of autoblock if username and IP are included in the bgtargets parameter

Published Jan 14, 2025
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Updated

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - GlobalBlocking Extension allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.

This issue briefly impacted the master branch of MediaWiki’s GlobalBlocking Extension.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki - GlobalBlocking Extension

Event History

Jan 14, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-23073?

CVE-2025-23073 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for exposing sensitive information.

2

How does CVE-2025-23073 affect the MediaWiki - GlobalBlocking Extension?

CVE-2025-23073 allows unauthorized actors to retrieve embedded sensitive data within the MediaWiki - GlobalBlocking Extension.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2025-23073?

The impact of CVE-2025-23073 includes the risk of data leakage from the GlobalBlocking Extension in MediaWiki.

4

How can I fix CVE-2025-23073?

To fix CVE-2025-23073, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the MediaWiki - GlobalBlocking Extension that addresses this vulnerability.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2025-23073?

CVE-2025-23073 affects users of the Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki - GlobalBlocking Extension who have not patched the vulnerability.

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