What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-0505?

CVE-2018-0505 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-0505?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-0505. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-0505?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-0505. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Mediawiki CVE-2018-0505

MEDIUM

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2018-10-04 security@debian.org

Authentication Bypass Mediawiki Debian Linux

6.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 04, 2018 - 20:29 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

Mediawiki 1.31 before 1.31.1, 1.30.1, 1.29.3 and 1.27.5 contains a flaw where BotPasswords can bypass CentralAuth's account lock

AnalysisAI

Mediawiki 1.31 before 1.31.1, 1.30.1, 1.29.3 and 1.27.5 contains a flaw where BotPasswords can bypass CentralAuth's account lock. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), 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. Mediawiki 1.31 before 1.31.1, 1.30.1, 1.29.3 and 1.27.5 contains a flaw where BotPasswords can bypass CentralAuth's account lock Affected products include: Mediawiki, Debian Debian Linux. Version information: before 1.31.1.

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.