CVE-2015-8009

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: July 25, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The MWOAuthDataStore::lookup_token function in Extension:OAuth for MediaWiki 1.25.x before 1.25.3, 1.24.x before 1.24.4, and before 1.23.11 does not properly validate the signature when checking the authorization signature, which allows remote registered Consumers to use another Consumer's credentials by leveraging knowledge of the credentials.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/29/14
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List VDB Entry
https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T103023
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/29/14
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034028
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T103023
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.5%
83th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

mediawiki