CVE-2025-6592: Creating a permanent account from a temporary account associates temp username and IP address with real username in AbuseLog
Vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation AbuseFilter. This vulnerability is associated with program files includes/auth/AuthManager.Php.
This issue affects AbuseFilter: from fe0b1cb9e9691faf4d8d9bd80646589f6ec37615 before 1.43.2, 1.44.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-6592?
The severity of CVE-2025-6592 is classified as a high-risk vulnerability due to its potential impact on user data privacy.
How do I fix CVE-2025-6592?
To fix CVE-2025-6592, upgrade to a version of AbuseFilter that is higher than 1.44.0 immediately after checking the change logs for relevant patch details.
What types of accounts are affected by CVE-2025-6592?
CVE-2025-6592 affects accounts created from temporary usernames that are improperly associated with an actual username in the AbuseLog.
What is the impact of CVE-2025-6592 on users?
The impact of CVE-2025-6592 includes potential exposure of sensitive user information linked to real usernames through log entries.
Which versions of AbuseFilter are vulnerable to CVE-2025-6592?
Versions of AbuseFilter from 1.43.2 to 1.44.0 are vulnerable to CVE-2025-6592 and should be updated to a non-vulnerable version.