Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in MediaWiki 1.3.x before 1.3.11 and 1.4 beta before 1.4 rc1 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files or determine file existence via a parameter related to image deletion.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | mediawiki | 1.4.9 | — |
| Debian 13 | mediawiki | 1.4.9 | — |
| Debian 12 | mediawiki | 1.4.9 | — |
References
- 1013260 vdb-entry
- GLSA-200502-33 vendor-advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=307067
- 14360 third-party-advisory