CVE-2026-37106
Description
A flaw was found in DokuWiki. A remote attacker can create an account through the registration function. This occurs when the DokuWiki instance is configured to allow self-registration, which is not the default setting. This could lead to the creation of unauthorized user accounts.
Statement
This flaw in DokuWiki is rated as Low impact because it only affects instances configured for self-registration, which is not the default setting in Red Hat deployments. An attacker could create unauthorized user accounts if this non-default feature is enabled.
Mitigation
To mitigate this issue, ensure that the self-registration feature in DokuWiki is disabled if not explicitly required. This can typically be controlled within the DokuWiki configuration settings. Consult the DokuWiki documentation for specific instructions on managing user registration settings. If the DokuWiki service is reloaded or restarted after configuration changes, verify the setting has taken effect.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control,Other
Technical Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity; Varies by Context
Exposing critical functionality essentially provides an attacker with the privilege level of that functionality. The consequences will depend on the associated functionality, but they can range from reading or modifying sensitive data, accessing administrative or other privileged functionality, or possibly even executing arbitrary code.
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