What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-36129?

CVE-2021-36129 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-36129?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-36129. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-36129?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-36129. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Mediawiki CVE-2021-36129

MEDIUM

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (CWE-732)

2021-07-02 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Mediawiki

4.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 02, 2021 - 13:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered in the Translate extension in MediaWiki through 1.36. The Aggregategroups Action API module does not validate the parameter for aggregategroup when action=remove is set, thus allowing users with the translate-manage right to silently delete various groups' metadata.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in the Translate extension in MediaWiki through 1.36. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Permission Assignment (CWE-732), which allows attackers to access resources due to misconfigured permissions. An issue was discovered in the Translate extension in MediaWiki through 1.36. The Aggregategroups Action API module does not validate the parameter for aggregategroup when action=remove is set, thus allowing users with the translate-manage right to silently delete various groups' metadata. Affected products include: Mediawiki. Version information: through 1.36..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Review and restrict file/resource permissions, apply principle of least privilege.