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Dokuwiki CVE-2019-25338

MEDIUM
Observable Response Discrepancy (CWE-204)
2026-02-12 disclosure@vulncheck.com
5.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Response uniformity
Impact

CVSS 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Public exploit/POC available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to identify valid user accounts.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Dokuwiki versions up to 2018-04-22b contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to identify valid user accounts (CVSS 5.3).

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Affected Packages

pypi dokuwiki no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in pypi

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Technical ContextAI · show details

exists in the its password reset component. DokuWiki 2018-04-22b contains a username enumeration vulnerability in its password reset functionality that allows attackers to identify valid user accounts. Attackers can submit different usernames to the password reset endpoint and distinguish between existing and non-existing accounts by analyzing the server's error response messages.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Mar 02, 2026 - 15:16 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Feb 12, 2026 - 23:16 nvd
MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

DokuWiki 2018-04-22b contains a username enumeration vulnerability in its password reset functionality that allows attackers to identify valid user accounts. Attackers can submit different usernames to the password reset endpoint and distinguish between existing and non-existing accounts by analyzing the server's error response messages.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using DokuWiki 2018-04-22b should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2019-25338 rated CVSS 5.3. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 91% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

46
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +26
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:dokuwiki:dokuwiki:2018-04-22b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2018-15474 CRITICAL POC
9.6 Sep 07

CSV Injection (aka Excel Macro Injection or Formula Injection) in /lib/plugins/usermanager/admin.php in DokuWiki 2018-04

CVE-2026-113356 HIGH POC
7.7 Oct 20

PHP object injection in DokuWiki's draft subsystem lets an authenticated user who holds edit rights on any page race con

CVE-2016-7965 MEDIUM POC
6.5 Oct 31

DokuWiki 2016-06-26a and older uses $_SERVER[HTTP_HOST] instead of the baseurl setting as part of the password-reset URL

CVE-2017-12583 MEDIUM POC
6.1 Aug 06

DokuWiki through 2017-02-19b has XSS in the at parameter (aka the DATE_AT variable) to doku.php. Rated medium severity (

CVE-2017-12980 MEDIUM POC
6.1 Aug 21

DokuWiki through 2017-02-19c has stored XSS when rendering a malicious RSS or Atom feed, in /inc/parser/xhtml.php. Rated

CVE-2017-12979 MEDIUM POC
6.1 Aug 21

DokuWiki through 2017-02-19c has stored XSS when rendering a malicious language name in a code element, in /inc/parser/x

CVE-2022-3123 MEDIUM POC
6.1 Sep 05

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in GitHub repository splitbrain/dokuwiki prior to 2022-07-31a. Rated medium sever

CVE-2022-28919 MEDIUM POC
6.1 May 12

HTMLCreator release_stable_2020-07-29 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the funct

CVE-2023-34408 MEDIUM POC
5.4 Jun 05

DokuWiki before 2023-04-04a allows XSS via RSS titles. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely

CVE-2016-7964 HIGH
8.6 Oct 31

The sendRequest method in HTTPClient Class in file /inc/HTTPClient.php in DokuWiki 2016-06-26a and older, when media fil

CVE-2012-2129 MEDIUM POC
4.3 Aug 27

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in doku.php in DokuWiki 2012-01-25 Angua allows remote attackers to inject arbi

CVE-2012-2128 MEDIUM
6.8 Aug 27

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in doku.php in DokuWiki 2012-01-25 Angua allows remote attackers to hija

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