MediaWiki up to 1.16.0 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in MediaWiki up to 1.16.0. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-0003. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in MediaWiki up to 1.16.0 (Content Management System). This issue affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

MediaWiki before 1.16.1, when user or site JavaScript or CSS is enabled, allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was shared 01/04/2011 (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.wikimedia.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2011-0003. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 53521 (Fedora 15 : mediawiki-1.16.4-57.fc15 (2011-5495)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 1.16.1 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 (64476), Tenable (53521), OSVDB (70272†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-29170†). The entry VDB-57240 is related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 53521
Nessus Name: Fedora 15 : mediawiki-1.16.4-57.fc15 (2011-5495)
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OpenVAS ID: 863063
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for mediawiki FEDORA-2011-5807
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MediaWiki 1.16.1

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12/07/2010 🔍
01/04/2011 +28 days 🔍
01/04/2011 +0 days 🔍
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01/06/2011 +1 days 🔍
01/10/2011 +4 days 🔍
01/17/2011 +7 days 🔍
03/19/2015 +1522 days 🔍
10/11/2021 +2398 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: mediawiki.org

Advisory: lists.wikimedia.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2011-0003 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-0003
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-56009
X-Force: 64476
SecurityFocus: 42019
Secunia: 42810
OSVDB: 70272 - MediaWiki Multiple Unspecified Function Clickjacking
Vulnerability Center: 29170 - MediaWiki before 1.16.1 Clickjacking Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 23:27
Updated: 10/11/2021 13:16
Changes: 03/19/2015 23:27 (60), 01/11/2019 10:20 (6), 10/11/2021 13:11 (5), 10/11/2021 13:16 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:B84:103

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