CVE-2026-100244: CentralAuth exposes locally suppressed block information via globaluserinfo API and Special:CentralAuth (incomplete fix for CVE-2025-62669)

Published Sep 29, 2026
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Updated

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - CentralAuth Extension allows Excavation.

This issue affects Mediawiki - CentralAuth Extension: from before 1.46.1, 1.45.5, 1.43.10.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki CentralAuth Extension<1.46.1, <1.45.5, <1.43.10

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade MediaWiki CentralAuth Extension to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.46.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade MediaWiki CentralAuth Extension to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.45.5
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade MediaWiki CentralAuth Extension to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.43.10

Event History

Sep 29, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:48 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which CentralAuth versions require remediation?

The issue affects versions earlier than 1.46.1, 1.45.5, and 1.43.10. Upgrade to the applicable fixed release in the supported branch.

2

Where could the information be exposed?

Locally suppressed block information may be exposed through the globaluserinfo API and Special:CentralAuth. These interfaces should be considered when assessing potential disclosure.

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