MediaWiki up to 1.23.6 API Reply command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in MediaWiki up to 1.23.6. The affected element is an unknown function of the component API Reply Handler. Performing a manipulation results in command injection. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-9277. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in MediaWiki up to 1.23.6 (Content Management System). This affects an unknown functionality of the component API Reply Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a command injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-77. The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 12/04/2014 by PleaseStand and Jackmcbarn as Changes since 1.23.6 as confirmed changelog entry (Website). The advisory is shared at mediawiki.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-9277 since 12/04/2014. 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. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1202 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 79887 (Debian DSA-3100-1 : mediawiki - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 1.23.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (99152), Tenable (79887), SecurityFocus (BID 71473†), SecurityTracker (ID 1031301†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47740†). The entry VDB-68348 is related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Command injection
CWE: CWE-77 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 79887
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3100-1 : mediawiki - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703100
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3100-1 (mediawiki - security update)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MediaWiki 1.23.7

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Sourcesinfo

Product: mediawiki.org

Advisory: Changes since 1.23.6
Researcher: PleaseStand, Jackmcbarn
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9277 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9277
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68349

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X-Force: 99152 - MediaWiki unspecified code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 71473 - MediaWiki Cross Site Scripting and PHP Code Injection Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1031301 - MediaWiki Bugs Permit Cross-Site Request Forgery and API Code Injection Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 47740 - MediaWiki 1.23.1 - 1.23.6 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability via Crafted Data, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/05/2014 09:52
Updated: 02/27/2022 15:48
Changes: 12/05/2014 09:52 (82), 06/16/2017 04:22 (1), 02/27/2022 15:41 (3), 02/27/2022 15:48 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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