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CVE-2004-2186 is a SQL injection flaw reported in MediaWiki 1.3.5. If an affected site exposes the vulnerable SpecialMaintenance function, a remote attacker could potentially run database commands. The public bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, confirmed exploitation, or a named fixed version. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy MediaWiki 1.3.5 deployments, especially internet-facing instances where SpecialMaintenance is reachable. Modern MediaWiki installations are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as high priority only if legacy MediaWiki 1.3.5 is still present. The main business risk is unauthorized database access or modification. If no such systems exist, document non-exposure and close with evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify any MediaWiki 1.3.5 instances in the environment.; Check MediaWiki release notes and vendor guidance for the fixed upgrade path.; Restrict public access to SpecialMaintenance until remediation is confirmed..
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