Mediawiki '$wgCrossSiteAJAXdomains' Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:71776

Info

Mediawiki '$wgCrossSiteAJAXdomains' Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 71776
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2014-9476
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 17 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 12 2015 12:03AM
Credit: Anomie
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Mediawiki '$wgCrossSiteAJAXdomains' Security Bypass Vulnerability

Mediawiki is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to bypass intended security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions. This may aid in further attacks.

Versions prior to Mediawiki 1.19.23, 1.22.15, 1.23.8 and 1.24.1 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Mediawiki '$wgCrossSiteAJAXdomains' Security Bypass Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit this issue using a web browser.

Solution / Fix

Mediawiki '$wgCrossSiteAJAXdomains' Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Mediawiki '$wgCrossSiteAJAXdomains' Security Bypass Vulnerability

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