CheckUser extension for MediaWiki weak security | CVE-2023-37303
NAME
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CheckUser extension for MediaWiki weak security
Platforms Affected:
MediaWiki CheckUser extension for MediaWiki 1.39.3
Risk Level:
5.4
Exploitability:
Unproven
Consequences:
Gain Access
DESCRIPTION
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CheckUser extension for MediaWiki could provide weaker than expected security, caused by improper enforcement of user blocks in the DBQueryDisconnectedError error message. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to launch further attacks on the system.
CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Access Vector:
Network
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