MoinMoin contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when an attacker creates a user with the same name as an administrative group. This flaw may lead to a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Authentication Management
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Solution
Upgrade to version 1.2.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
