CVE-2022-28209 Missing authorization in n/a
Incorrect permission check in MediaWiki AntiSpoof extension allows bypassing antispoof restrictions, requiring a patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-28209?
CVE-2022-28209 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. The check for the override-antispoof permission in the AntiSpoof extension is incorrect.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28209?
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-2022-28209?
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-2022-28209 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28209 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mediawiki Mediawiki
Sources
Also known as BIT-mediawiki-2022-28209, GHSA-4rv9-8872-9582.