CVE-2015-8626: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-8626: The User::randomPassword function in MediaWiki before 1.23.12, 1.24.x before 1.24.5, 1.25.x before 1.25.4,...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 08:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

MediaWiki could generate random passwords shorter than the site’s configured minimum length. That weakens account protection because shorter passwords are easier to guess. The issue affects older MediaWiki release lines and was addressed in the December 2015 security releases. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running affected MediaWiki versions, especially systems that generated user passwords through MediaWiki. Internet-facing wikis have greater business risk because remote attackers can attempt password guessing. Treat this as a credential-strength issue, not a remote code execution emergency. Prioritize upgrade and password hygiene for any affected wiki that is internet-facing or manages sensitive content. Mitigation focus: Upgrade MediaWiki to 1.23.12, 1.24.5, 1.25.4, 1.26.1, or later supported releases.; Review vendor security release guidance before applying changes.; Reset passwords generated while the vulnerable versions were in use..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 05:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 23, 2017, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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[MediaWiki-announce] 20151221 [MediaWiki-announce] Security Release: 1.26.1, 1.25.4, 1.24.5 and 1.23.12CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T115522CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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