CVE-2019-12474

CVE-2019-12474 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mediawiki with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Wikimedia MediaWiki 1.23.0 through 1.32.1 has an information leak. Privileged API responses that include whether a recent change has been patrolled may be cached publicly. Fixed in 1.32.2, 1.31.2, 1.30.2 and 1.27.6.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12474?
Wikimedia MediaWiki 1.23.0 through 1.32.1 has an information leak. Privileged API responses that include whether a recent change has been patrolled may be cached publicly. Fixed in 1.32.2, 1.31.2, 1.30.2 and 1.27.6.
How severe is CVE-2019-12474?
CVE-2019-12474 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-12474 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-12474?
CVE-2019-12474 primarily affects Mediawiki. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12474?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-12474 published?
CVE-2019-12474 was published on 2019-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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