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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3796-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                       Guilhem Moulin
April 27, 2024                                https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : mediawiki
Version        : 1:1.31.16-1+deb10u8
CVE ID         : CVE-2023-51704

Security vulnerabilities were found in mediawiki, a website engine for
collaborative work, that could lead to information disclosure, privilege
escalation, or denial of service.

CVE-2023-51704

    group-.*-member messages were not properly escaped on
    Special:log/rights.

CVE-2024-PENDING

    It was discovered that Special:MovePage did not limit nor truncate
    the list of subpages, which could lead to denial of service when.
    (The CVE ID for this issue has not been assigned yet.)

For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version
1:1.31.16-1+deb10u8.

We recommend that you upgrade your mediawiki packages.

For the detailed security status of mediawiki please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/mediawiki

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-3796-1: mediawiki Security Advisory Updates

April 27, 2024
Security vulnerabilities were found in mediawiki, a website engine for collaborative work, that could lead to information disclosure, privilege escalation, or denial of service

Summary

CVE-2023-51704

group-.*-member messages were not properly escaped on
Special:log/rights.

CVE-2024-PENDING

It was discovered that Special:MovePage did not limit nor truncate
the list of subpages, which could lead to denial of service when.
(The CVE ID for this issue has not been assigned yet.)

For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version
1:1.31.16-1+deb10u8.

We recommend that you upgrade your mediawiki packages.

For the detailed security status of mediawiki please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/mediawiki

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


Severity
Package : mediawiki
Version : 1:1.31.16-1+deb10u8
CVE ID : CVE-2023-51704

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