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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-36128
CVE-2021-36128:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An issue was discovered in the CentralAuth extension in MediaWiki through version 1.36 where autoblocks for CentralAuth-issued suppression blocks were not properly implemented. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2021-36128 and was disclosed on July 2, 2021 (MITRE CVE, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability received a CVSS base score of 7.5, indicating a high severity rating. The issue specifically affects the implementation of autoblocks in relation to suppression blocks issued through the CentralAuth system (CISA Bulletin).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability could potentially allow improper implementation of suppression blocks, affecting the security and access control mechanisms of MediaWiki installations using the CentralAuth extension (MITRE CVE).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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