Rule:--Sid:2279--Summary:This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a known vulnerability in the PHP web application MediaWiki running on a server.--Impact:Possible execution of arbitrary code and unauthorized administrativeaccess to the target system.--Detailed Information:This event indicates that an attempt may have been made to exploit aknown vulnerability in the PHP application MediaWiki . This applicationdoes not perform stringent checks when handling user input, this may lead to the attacker being able to execute PHP code and include php files of the attackers choosing.--Affected Systems:	MediaWiki MediaWiki-stable 20031107	MediaWiki MediaWiki-stable 20030829--Attack Scenarios:An attacker can exploit weaknesses to gain access as the administrator by supplying input of their choosing to the underlying PHP script.--Ease of Attack:Simple. No exploit code is required.--False Positives:None known.--False Negatives:None known.--Corrective Action:Ensure the system is using an up to date version of the software.--Contributors:Sourcefire Research TeamBrian Caswell <bmc@sourcefire.com>Nigel Houghton <nigel.houghton@sourcefire.com>--Additional References:--