CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1405

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Vulnerability in MediaWiki 1.3.8 and earlier, when used with Apache mod_mime, improperly handles files with two file extensions, e.g., .php.rar, allowing remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves remote code execution on the server, potentially leading to full system compromise and breach of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately upgrade MediaWiki to a version later than 1.3.8 and configure Apache to not treat files with multiple extensions as executable.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

MediaWiki 1.3.8 and earlier, when used with Apache mod_mime, does not properly handle files with two file extensions, such as .php.rar, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS