CVE-2021-42040
High
Description
An issue was discovered in MediaWiki through 1.36.2. A parser function related to loop control allowed for an infinite loop (and php-fpm hang) within the Loops extension because egLoopsCountLimit is mishandled. This could lead to memory exhaustion.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Mediawiki
PublishedOct 6, 2021
First seenOct 6, 2021
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| mediawiki mediawiki | v ≤ 1.36.2 | — |
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