CVE-2026-58029: Vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki
Vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki. This vulnerability is associated with program files includes/Api/ApiChangeAuthenticationData.Php, includes/Api/ApiLinkAccount.Php, includes/Api/ApiRemoveAuthenticationData.Php, includes/Specials/SpecialLinkAccounts.Php, includes/Specials/SpecialUnlinkAccounts.Php. This issue affects MediaWiki: from * before 1.46.0, 1.45.4, 1.44.6, 1.43.9.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-58029 is a vulnerability in MediaWiki affecting multiple PHP program files responsible for handling authentication data and account linking/unlinking functionality. The affected versions include all releases prior to 1.46.0, specifically 1.45.4, 1.44.6, and 1.43.9. The vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit the system remotely over the network without privileges, but requires user interaction. The impact on confidentiality and integrity is low, and availability impact is low as well. The vulnerability is currently published with no official remediation level or patch available. No exploits have been observed in the wild to date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially affect authentication-related processes in MediaWiki without requiring privileges, but user interaction is necessary. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is low, limiting the severity of potential exploitation. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor Wikimedia Foundation advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to affected API endpoints and authentication-related functions if feasible.
CVE-2026-58029: Vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki
Description
Vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki. This vulnerability is associated with program files includes/Api/ApiChangeAuthenticationData.Php, includes/Api/ApiLinkAccount.Php, includes/Api/ApiRemoveAuthenticationData.Php, includes/Specials/SpecialLinkAccounts.Php, includes/Specials/SpecialUnlinkAccounts.Php. This issue affects MediaWiki: from * before 1.46.0, 1.45.4, 1.44.6, 1.43.9.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
pkg:github/wikimedia/mediawikiRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-58029 is a vulnerability in MediaWiki affecting multiple PHP program files responsible for handling authentication data and account linking/unlinking functionality. The affected versions include all releases prior to 1.46.0, specifically 1.45.4, 1.44.6, and 1.43.9. The vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit the system remotely over the network without privileges, but requires user interaction. The impact on confidentiality and integrity is low, and availability impact is low as well. The vulnerability is currently published with no official remediation level or patch available. No exploits have been observed in the wild to date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially affect authentication-related processes in MediaWiki without requiring privileges, but user interaction is necessary. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is low, limiting the severity of potential exploitation. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor Wikimedia Foundation advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to affected API endpoints and authentication-related functions if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- wikimedia-foundation
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-27T13:32:37.577Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a45341727e9c79719b99908
Added to database: 07/01/2026, 15:36:55 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 15:53:12 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 23:31:19 UTC
Views: 7
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