CVE-2008-5687: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5687: MediaWiki 1.11, and other versions before 1.13.3, does not properly protect against the download of backups...

MediaWiki 1.11, and other versions before 1.13.3, does not properly protect against the download of backups of deleted images, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via requests for files in images/deleted/.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw could let an unauthenticated remote user download backup copies of deleted images from a MediaWiki site. The business risk is unintended exposure of content administrators believed was removed, including potentially sensitive files. The provided sources do not include CVSS, KEV listing, or proof of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on internet-facing MediaWiki installations running affected pre-1.13.3 versions, especially where deleted image backups exist under the web-accessible images/deleted/ path. The source bundle does not provide a complete affected-product matrix or package-version list. Treat this as a targeted confidentiality issue. Prioritize public MediaWiki sites that handled sensitive uploads or regulated content, but do not treat it as confirmed actively exploited based on the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade MediaWiki according to the Wikimedia security update guidance.; Review Fedora package advisories if using Fedora-provided MediaWiki packages.; Restrict public web access to deleted image backup directories..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 19, 2008, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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FEDORA-2008-11802CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2008-11688CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
mediawiki-images-info-disclosure(47678)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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