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

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

Information

Published : 2021-04-22 03:15

Updated : 2021-04-22 08:14


NVD link : CVE-2021-31553

Mitre link : CVE-2021-31553

Products Affected
No products.
CWE