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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, 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.

Severity
Critical 9.8
Published
23 Mar 2017
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
MediaWikiServers and applications · cpe:a:mediawiki:mediawiki
  • Version 1.26.0
  • Version 1.25.3
  • Version 1.25.2
  • Version 1.25.1
All 11 release lines
  • Every version up to 1.23.11
  • Version 1.24.0
  • Version 1.24.1
  • Version 1.24.2
  • Version 1.24.3
  • Version 1.24.4
  • Version 1.25.0
  • Version 1.25.1
  • Version 1.25.2
  • Version 1.25.3
  • Version 1.26.0

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-8626
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2015-8626