CVE-2025-6592: Creating a permanent account from a temporary account associates temp username and IP address with real username in AbuseLog

Published Feb 2, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wikimedia Foundation AbuseFilter<1.43.2, <1.44.0

Event History

Feb 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:02 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

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