CWE
281
EPSS
0.053%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2025-32696: "reupload-own" restriction can be bypassed by reverting file

First published: Thu Apr 10 2025(Updated: )

Improper Preservation of Permissions vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki. This vulnerability is associated with program files includes/actions/RevertAction.Php, includes/api/ApiFileRevert.Php. This issue affects MediaWiki: before 1.39.12, 1.42.6, 1.43.1.

Credit: c4f26cc8-17ff-4c99-b5e2-38fc1793eacc

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MediaWiki<1.39.12<1.42.6<1.43.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2025-32696?

    The severity of CVE-2025-32696 is considered to be significant due to its impact on permissions in Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki.

  • How do I fix CVE-2025-32696?

    To fix CVE-2025-32696, upgrade to MediaWiki version 1.39.12 or later, 1.42.6 or later, or 1.43.1 or later.

  • What versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2025-32696?

    CVE-2025-32696 affects MediaWiki versions prior to 1.39.12, 1.42.6, and 1.43.1.

  • What components of MediaWiki are impacted by CVE-2025-32696?

    CVE-2025-32696 impacts the includes/actions/RevertAction.php and includes/api/ApiFileRevert.php components of MediaWiki.

  • Is CVE-2025-32696 a known vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2025-32696 is a known vulnerability identified by the Wikimedia Foundation affecting MediaWiki.

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