CVE-2020-12051

Published Apr 21, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
The CentralAuth extension through REL1_34 for MediaWiki allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive hidden account information via an api.php?action=query&meta=globaluserinfo&guiuser= request. In other words, the information can be retrieved via the action API even though access would be denied when simply visiting wiki/Special:CentralAuth in a web browser.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-4367 The CentralAuth extension through REL1_34 for MediaWiki allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive hidden account information via an api.php?action=query&meta=globaluserinfo&guiuser= request. In other words, the information can be retrieved via the action API even though access would be denied when simply visiting wiki/Special:CentralAuth in a web browser.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 11:48 AM
Reserved
Apr 21, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 21, 2020, 10:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:51 AM