MediaWiki up to 1.19.23/1.23.8/1.24.1 SVG File xml_parse cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in MediaWiki up to 1.19.23/1.23.8/1.24.1. Affected by this issue is the function xml_parse of the component SVG File Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2015-2934. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in MediaWiki up to 1.19.23/1.23.8/1.24.1 (Content Management System). This issue affects the function xml_parse of the component SVG File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

MediaWiki before 1.19.24, 1.2x before 1.23.9, and 1.24.x before 1.24.2 does not properly handle when the Zend interpreter xml_parse function does not expand entities, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted SVG file.

The weakness was released 03/31/2015 by Bawolff with iSEC Partners (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-2934 since 04/07/2015. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 82686 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : mediawiki (MDVSA-2015:200)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 13127 (Mediawiki Multiple Vulnerabilities (MediaWiki Security Release: 1.19.24, 1.23.9 and 1.24.2)).

Upgrading to version 1.19.24, 1.23.9 or 1.24.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (82686), SecurityFocus (BID 73477†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-49891†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-74798, VDB-74799, VDB-74800 and VDB-74802. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Nessus ID: 82686
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : mediawiki (MDVSA-2015:200)
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OpenVAS ID: 801900
OpenVAS Name: MediaWiki Multiple Vulnerabilities - Mar15 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MediaWiki 1.19.24/1.23.9/1.24.2

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04/27/2015 +13 days 🔍
05/03/2022 +2563 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: mediawiki.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Researcher: Bawolff
Organization: iSEC Partners
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-2934 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-2934
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-74801
SecurityFocus: 73477 - MediaWiki Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 49891 - MediaWiki 1.1x and 1.2x Remote XSS due to improper Entities Expansion in xml_parse, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2015 09:52
Updated: 05/03/2022 21:18
Changes: 04/14/2015 09:52 (63), 06/27/2017 03:53 (10), 05/03/2022 21:18 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:36C:103

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