CVE-2021-29483

wikiconfig API leaked private config variables set through ManageWiki

Description

ManageWiki is an extension to the MediaWiki project. The 'wikiconfig' API leaked the value of private configuration variables set through the ManageWiki variable to all users. This has been patched by https://github.com/miraheze/ManageWiki/compare/99f3b2c8af18...befb83c66f5b.patch. If you are unable to patch set `$wgAPIListModules['wikiconfig'] = 'ApiQueryDisabled';` or remove private config as a workaround.

Category

9.4
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.44%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory miraheze.org
Affected: miraheze ManageWiki
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/miraheze/ManageWiki/security/advisories/GHSA-jmc9-rv2f-g8vv third party advisory patch mitigation
https://github.com/miraheze/ManageWiki/commit/befb83c66f5b643e174897ea41a8a46679b26304 third party advisory patch
https://phabricator.miraheze.org/T7213 issue tracking third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29483?
CVE-2021-29483 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-29483?
To fix CVE-2021-29483, 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-2021-29483 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-29483 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-29483?
CVE-2021-29483 affects miraheze ManageWiki.
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