CVE-2015-8626
critical
CVSS v3
9.8
VIR risk
9.8
Description
The User::randomPassword function in MediaWiki before 1.23.12, 1.24.x before 1.24.5, 1.25.x before 1.25.4, and 1.26.x before 1.26.1 generates passwords smaller than $wgMinimalPasswordLength, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
97%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | bookworm | fixed | 1:1.25.5-1 |
| debian | bullseye | fixed | 1:1.25.5-1 |
| debian | forky | fixed | 1:1.25.5-1 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 1:1.25.5-1 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 1:1.25.5-1 |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| mediawiki | mediawiki | {"endIncluding":"1.23.11"} | |
| mediawiki | mediawiki | 1.24.0 | |
| mediawiki | mediawiki | 1.24.1 | |
| mediawiki | mediawiki | 1.24.2 | |
| mediawiki | mediawiki | 1.24.3 | |
| mediawiki | mediawiki | 1.24.4 | |
| mediawiki | mediawiki | 1.25.0 | |
| mediawiki | mediawiki | 1.25.1 | |
| mediawiki | mediawiki | 1.25.2 | |
| mediawiki | mediawiki | 1.25.3 | |
| mediawiki | mediawiki | 1.26.0 | |
References
CWEs
CWE-255
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Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.