CVE-2012-1579

CVE-2012-1579 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mediawiki with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

The resource loader in MediaWiki 1.17.x before 1.17.3 and 1.18.x before 1.18.2 includes private data such as CSRF tokens in a JavaScript file, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1579?
The resource loader in MediaWiki 1.17.x before 1.17.3 and 1.18.x before 1.18.2 includes private data such as CSRF tokens in a JavaScript file, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2012-1579?
CVE-2012-1579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1579 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1579?
CVE-2012-1579 primarily affects Mediawiki. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1579?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1579 published?
CVE-2012-1579 was published on 2012-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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