CVE-2025-53499: Unauthorized Inspection of Protected Variables in AbuseFilter

Published Jul 7, 2025
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - AbuseFilter Extension allows Unauthorized Access.This issue affects Mediawiki - AbuseFilter Extension: from 1.43.X before 1.43.2.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki - AbuseFilter Extension>=1.43.0, <1.43.2

Event History

Jul 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-53499?

CVE-2025-53499 is categorized as a missing authorization vulnerability that allows unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-53499?

To address CVE-2025-53499, update the Mediawiki - AbuseFilter Extension to version 1.39.13 or later, 1.42.7 or later, or 1.43.2 or later.

3

Which versions of Mediawiki - AbuseFilter Extension are affected by CVE-2025-53499?

CVE-2025-53499 affects versions from 1.39.0 before 1.39.13, 1.42.0 before 1.42.7, and 1.43.0 before 1.43.2.

4

What impact does CVE-2025-53499 have on users?

CVE-2025-53499 can allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive features of the Mediawiki - AbuseFilter Extension.

5

Is CVE-2025-53499 a critical vulnerability?

While CVE-2025-53499 allows unauthorized access, its criticality depends on the specific environment and data exposed.

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