CVE-2022-29906 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can access admin API functions without proper authorization checks, potentially modifying quiz data or escalating privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-29906?
CVE-2022-29906 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Mediawiki Mediawiki, published on 29 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The admin API module in the QuizGame extension for MediaWiki through 1.37.2 (before 665e33a68f6fa1167df99c0aa18ed0157cdf9f66) omits a check for the quizadmin user.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-29906?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including mediawiki. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mediawiki Bitnami | All versions | 1.37.3 |
Products include Mediawiki Mediawiki.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29906?
Upgrade mediawiki to 1.37.3 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2022-29906 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-29906 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mediawiki Mediawiki
Sources
Also known as BIT-mediawiki-2022-29906, GHSA-m4rh-5wpc-fv8r.