CVE-2025-61658: Special:GlobalContributions shows edits on wikis the viewer doesn't have access to

Published Feb 3, 2026
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Updated

Vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation CheckUser. This vulnerability is associated with program files src/GlobalContributions/GlobalContributionsPager.Php.

This issue affects CheckUser: from before 1.43.4, 1.44.1.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Wikimedia Foundation CheckUser>1.43.4
MediaWiki Checkuser Mediawiki>=1.43.0<1.43.4
MediaWiki Checkuser Mediawiki=1.44.0

Event History

Feb 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:59 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-61658?

CVE-2025-61658 has been identified as a security vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation CheckUser, affecting versions before 1.43.4 and 1.44.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-61658?

To mitigate CVE-2025-61658, update Wikimedia Foundation CheckUser to version 1.43.4 or 1.44.1 or later.

3

What does CVE-2025-61658 affect?

CVE-2025-61658 affects the GlobalContributions feature in Wikimedia Foundation CheckUser.

4

What kind of exposure does CVE-2025-61658 provide?

CVE-2025-61658 allows unauthorized users to view edits on wikis that they do not have access to.

5

Is CVE-2025-61658 an internal or external threat?

CVE-2025-61658 represents an internal security threat that compromises the visibility of private contributions.

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