Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki Scribunto Extension Improper Access Control Vulnerability

Vulnerability

An improper access control vulnerability has been identified in the Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki Scribunto Extension. This vulnerability allows users to access functionality that is not properly constrained by authorization. It affects MediaWiki Scribunto Extension versions 1.39.X prior to 1.39.12, 1.42.X prior to 1.42.7, and 1.43.X prior to 1.43.2.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to certain functionalities within the Scribunto Extension, potentially allowing users to perform actions or access information they should not be permitted to.

Added: Jul 3, 2025, 5:27 PM
Updated: Jul 3, 2025, 6:19 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
0.6
exploitability
8.1
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.2
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
5.8

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