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CVE-2015-8626
The User::randomPassword function in MediaWiki before 1.23.12, 1.24.x before 1.24.5, 1.25.x before 1.25.4, and 1.26.x before 1.26.1 generates passwords smaller…
Impact
The User::randomPassword function in MediaWiki before 1.23.12, 1.24.x before 1.24.5, 1.25.x before 1.25.4, and 1.26.x before 1.26.1 generates passwords smaller than $wgMinimalPasswordLength, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | through 1.23.11 Versions 1.24.0, 1.24.1, 1.24.2, 1.24.3, 1.24.4 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/21/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/7
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-December/000186.html
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T115522
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/21/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/7
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-December/000186.html
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T115522