CVE-2015-8626
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Summary
The User::randomPassword function in MediaWiki before 1.23.12, 1.24.x before 1.24.5, 1.25.x before 1.25.4, and 1.26.x before 1.26.1 generates passwords smaller than $wgMinimalPasswordLength, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a | affected |
Weaknesses
- n/a
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-December/000186.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/21/8
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T115522
References
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-December/000186.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/21/8
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T115522
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