CVE-2014-1686

Description

MediaWiki 1.18.0 allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via vectors related to thumbnail creation.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.37%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory ibmcloud.com Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91847 vdb entry third party advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125682 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66141 vdb entry third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/102 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1686?
CVE-2014-1686 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-1686?
To fix CVE-2014-1686, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-1686 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-1686 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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