CVE-2020-29005 Information disclosure in n/a
The MediaWiki Push extension API transmits credentials in cleartext, allowing attackers to intercept and disclose sensitive authentication information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-29005?
CVE-2020-29005 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mediawiki Mediawiki, published on 29 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The API in the Push extension for MediaWiki through 1.35 used cleartext for ApiPush credentials, allowing for potential information disclosure.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29005?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including mediawiki. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mediawiki Bitnami | All versions | 1.35.1 |
Products include Mediawiki Mediawiki.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29005?
Upgrade mediawiki to 1.35.1 or later.
Is CVE-2020-29005 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29005 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mediawiki Mediawiki
Sources
Also known as BIT-mediawiki-2020-29005, GHSA-m23v-gcxc-rq79.