MediaWiki.SyntaxHighlight.Extend.Option.Remote.Code.Injection
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a SQL Injection vulnerability in MediaWiki SyntaxHighlight extension.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of HTTP parameters when processing HTTP requests. It may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements via a crafted HTTP request which could lead to arbitrary code execution with database privileges.
Affected Products
MediaWiki version 1.28.1 and prior
MediaWiki version 1.27.2 and prior
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can add, view, delete or modify data in the database of the affected application
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2017-April/000207.html
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |