CVE-2022-28206 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can bypass edit rights checks in the FileImporter extension to perform unauthorized file imports or modifications.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-28206?
CVE-2022-28206 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Mediawiki Mediawiki, published on 30 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in MediaWiki through 1.37.1. ImportPlanValidator.php in the FileImporter extension mishandles the check for edit rights.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28206?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including mediawiki. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mediawiki Bitnami | All versions | 1.37.2 |
Products include Mediawiki Mediawiki.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28206?
Upgrade mediawiki to 1.37.2 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2022-28206 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28206 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mediawiki Mediawiki
Sources
Also known as BIT-mediawiki-2022-28206, GHSA-jr52-cgg9-p2ph.