MediaWiki up to 1.19.7/1.20.6/1.21.1 API IEUrlExtension.php siprop cross site scripting

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in MediaWiki up to 1.19.7/1.20.6/1.21.1 (Content Management System). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing in the library includes/libs/IEUrlExtension.php of the component API. The manipulation of the argument siprop as part of a Parameter leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

includes/libs/IEUrlExtension.php in the MediaWiki API in MediaWiki 1.19.x before 1.19.8, 1.20.x before 1.20.7, and 1.21.x before 1.21.2 does not properly detect extensions when there are an even number of "." (period) characters in a string, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the siprop parameter in a query action to wiki/api.php.

The bug was discovered 09/03/2013. The weakness was released 12/11/2019 by Andreas Peetz. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-4303 since 06/12/2013. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

By approaching the search of inurl:includes/libs/IEUrlExtension.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 70293 (MediaWiki < 1.19.8 / 1.20.7 / 1.21.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12778 (MediaWiki Multiple Path Disclosure, Cross-Site Request Forgery and Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 1.19.8, 1.20.7 or 1.21.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (70293), SecurityFocus (BID 62194†) and OSVDB (96911†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-10137.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Nessus ID: 70293
Nessus Name: MediaWiki < 1.19.8 / 1.20.7 / 1.21.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 18627
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Linux Local Check: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201310-21
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Upgrade: MediaWiki 1.19.8/1.20.7/1.21.2

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06/12/2013 🔍
09/03/2013 +83 days 🔍
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10/03/2013 +29 days 🔍
12/11/2019 +2260 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: mediawiki.org

Advisory: lists.wikimedia.org
Researcher: Andreas Peetz
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2013-4303 (🔍)
X-Force: 86897
SecurityFocus: 62194 - Mediawiki CVE-2013-4303 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: 96911

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Created: 12/12/2019 08:35 AM
Updated: 12/25/2024 05:57 PM
Changes: 12/12/2019 08:35 AM (45), 12/12/2019 08:40 AM (32), 03/10/2024 10:35 AM (5), 12/25/2024 05:57 PM (18)
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