CVE-2025-32697: Cascading protection is not preventing file reversions
First published: Thu Apr 10 2025(Updated: )
Improper Preservation of Permissions vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki. This vulnerability is associated with program files includes/editpage/IntroMessageBuilder.Php, includes/Permissions/PermissionManager.Php, includes/Permissions/RestrictionStore.Php. This issue affects MediaWiki: before 1.42.6, 1.43.1.
Credit: c4f26cc8-17ff-4c99-b5e2-38fc1793eacc
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MediaWiki | <1.42.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-32697?
CVE-2025-32697 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-32697?
To fix CVE-2025-32697, upgrade MediaWiki to version 1.42.6 or later.
What components are affected by CVE-2025-32697?
CVE-2025-32697 affects the files IntroMessageBuilder.php, PermissionManager.php, and RestrictionStore.php in MediaWiki.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-32697?
CVE-2025-32697 is an improper preservation of permissions vulnerability.
Which versions of MediaWiki are vulnerable to CVE-2025-32697?
MediaWiki versions prior to 1.42.6 are vulnerable to CVE-2025-32697.
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