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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> CGI abuses >> MediaWiki Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities (2) Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MediaWiki Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities (2) |
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Attempts to execute phpinfo() remotely Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : The remote web server contains a set of PHP scripts that permit an attacker to execute arbitrary commands the remote host. Description : The remote host appears to be running a version of MediaWiki 1.5 older than version 1.5.3. Due to improper sanitation of user-supplied input, the installed version of MediaWiki permits an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary PHP and shell commands on the remote host subject to the rights of the web server user id. See also : http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=34373&release_id=375755 Solution: Upgrade to MediaWiki 1.5.3 or later. Network Security Threat Level: High / CVSS Base Score : 7.0 (AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/I:P/A:P/B:N) Networks Security ID: 15703 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005-2007 Tenable Network Security |
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