CVE-2015-8007
Published Nov 9, 2015 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
The Echo extension for MediWiki does not properly implement the hideuser functionality, which allows remote authenticated users to see hidden usernames in "non-revision based" notifications, as demonstrated by viewing a hidden username in a Thanks notification.
Publisher and source text is retained separately from QFinch interpretation.
QFinch assessment
The Echo extension for MediWiki does not properly implement the hideuser functionality, which allows remote authenticated users to see hidden usernames in "non-revision based" notifications, as demonstrated by viewing a hidden username in a Thanks notification.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- 1034028 ↗
- [MediaWiki-announce] 20151016 Extension Security Release: OAuth, Echo, PageTriage ↗
- phabricator.wikimedia.org ↗
Record history
Published Nov 9, 2015 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026