CVE-2015-8626

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: March 23, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

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.

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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/2015/12/21/8
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/7
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory
https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-December/000186.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T115522
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/21/8
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/7
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory
https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-December/000186.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T115522
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Third Party Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.9%
77th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

Affected Vendors

mediawiki

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