CVE-2025-23073

API list=globalblocks can reveal IP of autoblock if username and IP are included in the bgtargets parameter

Description

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - GlobalBlocking Extension allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data. This issue briefly impacted the master branch of MediaWiki’s GlobalBlocking Extension.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - GlobalBlocking Extension
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T377855
https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I2a2d32aedf6328be0a9f1b4e04a6567a25f19486

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-23073?
CVE-2025-23073 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-23073?
To fix CVE-2025-23073, 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-2025-23073 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-23073 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-2025-23073?
CVE-2025-23073 affects Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - GlobalBlocking Extension.
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