CVE-2008-5688: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5688: MediaWiki 1.8.1, and other versions before 1.13.3, when the wgShowExceptionDetails variable is enabled, som...

MediaWiki 1.8.1, and other versions before 1.13.3, when the wgShowExceptionDetails variable is enabled, sometimes provides the full installation path in a debugging message, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified requests that trigger an uncaught exception.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an information disclosure issue in older MediaWiki installations. When detailed exception output is enabled, an error page may reveal the server’s full installation path. That path alone is not system compromise, but it can help attackers map the environment and support follow-on attacks. Exposure is most likely on legacy MediaWiki instances with wgShowExceptionDetails enabled in production. Modern or upgraded instances, and systems without detailed exception display enabled, are less likely to be affected based on the supplied sources. Treat this as a hygiene and legacy-risk item, not an emergency, unless the exposed server hosts sensitive workloads or the instance is already unsupported. Fix during routine patching and harden production error handling. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected MediaWiki deployments using the referenced 1.13.3, 1.12.2, or 1.6.11 security updates.; Disable wgShowExceptionDetails on production systems unless vendor guidance explicitly requires it.; Check Fedora package advisories if MediaWiki was installed from Fedora packages..

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

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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

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