MediaWiki up to up to 1.19.22/1.22.14/1.23.7/1.24.0 GetID3 Library XML Data xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in MediaWiki up to up to 1.19.22/1.22.14/1.23.7/1.24.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component GetID3 Library. Performing a manipulation as part of XML Data results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-9487. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MediaWiki up to up to 1.19.22/1.22.14/1.23.7/1.24.0 (Content Management System). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing of the component GetID3 Library. The manipulation as part of a XML Data leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The getid3 library in MediaWiki before 1.24.1, 1.23.8, 1.22.15 and 1.19.23 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or possibly have other impact via an XML External Entity (XXE) attack. NOTE: Related to CVE-2014-2053.

The bug was discovered 12/21/2014. The weakness was published 10/17/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.wikimedia.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-9487 since 01/03/2015. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 48 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 81227 (GLSA-201502-04 : MediaWiki: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 1.19.23, 1.22.15, 1.23.8 or 1.24.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (81227). Similar entries are available at VDB-68472, VDB-68504, VDB-73688 and VDB-73687. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 81227
Nessus Name: GLSA-201502-04 : MediaWiki: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 18627
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Linux Local Check: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201502-04
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MediaWiki 1.19.23/1.22.15/1.23.8/1.24.1

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12/21/2014 🔍
01/03/2015 +13 days 🔍
02/07/2015 +35 days 🔍
02/09/2015 +2 days 🔍
10/17/2017 +981 days 🔍
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10/18/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/25/2019 +768 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: mediawiki.org

Advisory: lists.wikimedia.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-9487 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9487
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-107925
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/18/2017 08:59
Updated: 11/25/2019 15:34
Changes: 10/18/2017 08:59 (73), 11/25/2019 15:34 (2)
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