MediaWiki 1.19.17/1.22.8/1.23.1 JSONP Callback API cross-site request forgery

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MediaWiki 1.19.17/1.22.8/1.23.1. It has been declared as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component JSONP Callback API. The manipulation results in cross-site request forgery. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-5241. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in MediaWiki 1.19.17/1.22.8/1.23.1 (Content Management System). Affected is some unknown processing of the component JSONP Callback API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross-site request forgery vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-352. The web application does not, or can not, sufficiently verify whether a well-formed, valid, consistent request was intentionally provided by the user who submitted the request. This is going to have an impact on integrity.

The weakness was shared 07/31/2014 as Bug 68187 as confirmed bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is available at bugzilla.wikimedia.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-5241 since 08/14/2014. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 77183 (MediaWiki < 1.19.18 / 1.22.9 / 1.23.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 122603 (Fedora Security Update for mediawiki (FEDORA-2014-9583)).

Upgrading to version 1.19.18, 1.22.9 or 1.23.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (95309), Tenable (77183), SecurityFocus (BID 69136†), OSVDB (109696†) and Secunia (SA59738†). The entries VDB-70715 and VDB-70714 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross-site request forgery
CWE: CWE-352 / CWE-862 / CWE-863
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 77183
Nessus Name: MediaWiki < 1.19.18 / 1.22.9 / 1.23.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 703011
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3011-1 (mediawiki - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MediaWiki 1.19.18/1.22.9/1.23.2

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Sourcesinfo

Product: mediawiki.org

Advisory: Bug 68187
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-5241 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-5241
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67374

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X-Force: 95309 - MediaWiki jsonp callbacks unspecified, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 69136 - MediaWiki 'jsonp callbacks' Unspecified Security Vulnerability
Secunia: 59738 - Debian update for mediawiki, Less Critical
OSVDB: 109696
Vulnerability Center: 45996 - MediaWiki Remote Cross-site Request Forgery Vulnerability via a Crafted OBJECT Element, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/18/2014 11:35
Updated: 02/10/2022 20:27
Changes: 08/18/2014 11:35 (79), 06/05/2017 10:50 (4), 02/10/2022 20:19 (3), 02/10/2022 20:27 (1)
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