CVE-2010-0668 in MoinMoin
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in MoinMoin 1.5.x through 1.7.x, 1.8.x before 1.8.7, and 1.9.x before 1.9.2 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to configurations that have a non-empty superuser list, the xmlrpc action enabled, the SyncPages action enabled, or OpenID configured.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/01/2026
The vulnerability described in CVE-2010-0668 represents a significant security weakness in the MoinMoin wiki software ecosystem, affecting versions spanning from 1.5.x through 1.7.x, 1.8.x prior to 1.8.7, and 1.9.x before 1.9.2. This unspecified vulnerability manifests specifically when certain configuration parameters are enabled, creating potential attack surfaces that could be exploited by malicious actors. The affected configurations include systems with non-empty superuser lists, xmlrpc action enabled, SyncPages action enabled, or OpenID functionality configured, suggesting that the vulnerability is closely tied to how these components interact within the wiki framework. The lack of specific details regarding the exact nature of the vulnerability makes this issue particularly concerning as it implies potential for various attack vectors that may not have been fully characterized or documented.
The technical flaw underlying CVE-2010-0668 appears to be rooted in the interaction between multiple enabled features within the MoinMoin wiki system, where the presence of superuser accounts combined with XMLRPC capabilities, synchronization actions, or OpenID integration creates exploitable conditions. When these components are simultaneously active, they may create pathways for unauthorized access or privilege escalation that could allow attackers to manipulate the wiki environment beyond normal user permissions. The vulnerability's relationship to superuser lists suggests that it may involve authentication bypass mechanisms or improper access control enforcement when these administrative accounts are present. The XMLRPC action, which typically enables remote procedure calls, combined with SyncPages functionality that handles page synchronization, and OpenID authentication that manages external identity verification, all represent potential entry points where improper input validation or access control checks could be circumvented.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate wiki content, modify user permissions, or even gain administrative control over the entire wiki system. When a non-empty superuser list exists alongside enabled XMLRPC and SyncPages actions, the risk of privilege escalation increases significantly, as these components may not properly validate the authenticity of requests or may fail to enforce proper authorization checks. The inclusion of OpenID configuration as a contributing factor suggests that identity management components within the wiki could be exploited to gain unauthorized access through compromised or misconfigured identity providers. Organizations running affected MoinMoin versions with these configurations enabled face potential data integrity issues, content manipulation, and unauthorized administrative access that could compromise the entire wiki infrastructure.
Security mitigations for CVE-2010-0668 should focus on immediate remediation through version updates to MoinMoin 1.8.7 or 1.9.2, which would address the underlying vulnerability. Administrators should disable unnecessary features such as XMLRPC actions, SyncPages functionality, and OpenID integration when these are not required for system operations. The implementation of proper access control measures, including rigorous validation of superuser lists and authentication mechanisms, would help reduce the attack surface. Additionally, network segmentation and firewall rules should be implemented to restrict access to wiki administrative interfaces and XMLRPC endpoints. Organizations should also consider implementing monitoring solutions to detect unauthorized access attempts or suspicious activities related to these vulnerable components. This vulnerability aligns with CWE categories related to improper access control and input validation failures, and represents a potential vector for attacks classified under the MITRE ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation and credential access tactics.