Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:PHP:MEDIAWIKI-SCRIPT-INSER |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
MediaWiki Parser Script Insertion |
Release Date |
2011/06/30 |
Update Number |
1948 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: MediaWiki Parser Script Insertion
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in MediaWiki. It is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. Attackers can steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
References
- CVE: CVE-2006-2611