CVE-2021-31553

An issue was discovered in the CheckUser extension for MediaWiki through 1.35.2. MediaWiki usernames with trailing whitespace could be stored in the cu_log database table such that denial of service occurred for certain CheckUser extension pages and functionality. For example, the attacker could turn off Special:CheckUserLog and thus interfere with usage tracking.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

22 Apr 2021, 20:14

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Information

Published : 2021-04-22 03:15

Updated : 2023-12-10 13:55


NVD link : CVE-2021-31553

Mitre link : CVE-2021-31553

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-31553


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Products Affected

mediawiki

  • mediawiki
CWE
CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element