MediaWiki up to 1.18.1 mt_rand access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in MediaWiki up to 1.18.1. The affected element is the function mt_rand. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2012-1581. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MediaWiki up to 1.18.1 (Content Management System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function mt_rand. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

MediaWiki 1.17.x before 1.17.3 and 1.18.x before 1.18.2 uses weak random numbers for password reset tokens, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change the passwords of arbitrary users.

The weakness was disclosed 03/22/2012 by George Argyros and Aggelos Kiayias (Bawolff) as confirmed mailinglist post (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.wikimedia.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-1581 since 03/12/2012. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 59647 (GLSA-201206-09 : 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.

Upgrading to version 1.17.3 or 1.18.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (78910), Tenable (59647), SecurityFocus (BID 52689†), OSVDB (80365†) and Secunia (SA48504†). The entries VDB-4908, VDB-4909, VDB-4910 and VDB-4911 are pretty similar. 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-264
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Physical: No
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 59647
Nessus Name: GLSA-201206-09 : MediaWiki: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 71576
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 201206-09 (MediaWiki)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MediaWiki 1.17.3/1.18.2

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Sourcesinfo

Product: mediawiki.org

Advisory: lists.wikimedia.org
Researcher: George Argyros , Aggelos Kiayias (Bawolff)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-1581 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-1581
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4912
X-Force: 78910 - MediaWiki random numbers security bypass, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 52689 - MediaWiki Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 48504 - MediaWiki Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 80365
Vulnerability Center: 36241 - MediaWiki Weak Random Numbers For Password Reset Tokens Allows Remote Password Change, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/02/2012 10:39
Updated: 03/22/2021 10:35
Changes: 04/02/2012 10:39 (74), 04/17/2017 11:24 (9), 03/22/2021 10:35 (3)
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