MediaWiki up to 1.18.4/1.19.1 X-Frame-Options iFRAME Element access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in MediaWiki up to 1.18.4/1.19.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the component X-Frame-Options. Executing a manipulation as part of iFRAME Element can lead to access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-4379. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in MediaWiki up to 1.18.4/1.19.1 (Content Management System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component X-Frame-Options. The manipulation as part of a iFRAME Element leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

MediaWiki before 1.18.5, and 1.19.x before 1.19.2 does not send a restrictive X-Frame-Options HTTP header, which allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks via an embedded API response in an IFRAME element.

The bug was discovered 03/04/2016. The weakness was released 10/19/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.wikimedia.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-4379 since 08/21/2012. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 61765 (FreeBSD : mediawiki -- multiple vulnerabilities (7c0fecd6-f42f-11e1-b17b-000c2977ec30)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 1.18.5 or 1.19.2 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 databases at Tenable (61765) and OSVDB (85085†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-6086, VDB-6088, VDB-6097 and VDB-6098. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 61765
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : mediawiki -- multiple vulnerabilities (7c0fecd6-f42f-11e1-b17b-000c2977ec30)
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OpenVAS ID: 71871
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: mediawiki
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MediaWiki 1.18.5/1.19.2

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08/21/2012 🔍
09/01/2012 +11 days 🔍
09/04/2012 +3 days 🔍
03/04/2016 +1277 days 🔍
10/19/2017 +594 days 🔍
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10/20/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/26/2019 +767 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: mediawiki.org

Advisory: lists.wikimedia.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-4379 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4379
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108256
OSVDB: 85085 - CVE-2012-4379 - Mediawiki - Mediawiki - Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/20/2017 08:45
Updated: 11/26/2019 17:44
Changes: 10/20/2017 08:45 (72), 11/26/2019 17:44 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:38E:103

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