Admin API Module Vulnerability in QuizGame Extension for MediaWiki
CVE-2022-29906

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Mediawiki
Status
Mediawiki
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 April 2022

What is CVE-2022-29906?

The admin API module in the QuizGame extension for MediaWiki prior to version 1.37.2 lacks proper checks for the quizadmin user role. This omission allows unauthorized users to potentially exploit the API, bypassing intended user permissions and accessing sensitive administrative functionalities. Users are advised to update to a secure version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T302199
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https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/mediawiki/extensions/Qui...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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