What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-4304?

CVE-2013-4304 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2013-4304?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2013-4304. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-4304?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2013-4304. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Centralauth Extension CVE-2013-4304

HIGH

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2014-01-26 secalert@redhat.com

Authentication Bypass Centralauth Extension Mediawiki

7.5

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 26, 2014 - 20:55 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The CentralAuth extension for MediaWiki 1.19.x before 1.19.8, 1.20.x before 1.20.7, and 1.21.x before 1.21.2 caches a valid CentralAuthUser object in the centralauth_User cookie even when a user has not successfully logged in, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication without a password.

AnalysisAI

The CentralAuth extension for MediaWiki 1.19.x before 1.19.8, 1.20.x before 1.20.7, and 1.21.x before 1.21.2 caches a valid CentralAuthUser object in the centralauth_User cookie even when a user has. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. The CentralAuth extension for MediaWiki 1.19.x before 1.19.8, 1.20.x before 1.20.7, and 1.21.x before 1.21.2 caches a valid CentralAuthUser object in the centralauth_User cookie even when a user has not successfully logged in, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication without a password. Affected products include: Brion Vibber Centralauth Extension, Mediawiki. Version information: before 1.19.8.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.