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IFWiki Server Hacked Following CVE-2026-100382 Disclosure

IFWiki Server Hacked Following CVE-2026-100382 Disclosure

First seen 4 Oct 2026, 04:08 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 4, 2026 at 06:06 UTC
  • •The IFWiki server was hacked on 26 September 2026, shortly after a critical CVE was disclosed.
  • •Hackers targeted sensitive credentials but did not alter any content or data.
  • •All users are required to reset their passwords as a precautionary measure.

On 26 September 2026, the IFWiki server was hacked shortly after the disclosure of CVE-2026-100382, a vulnerability in the External Data extension. The hackers targeted sensitive credentials by accessing the configuration file and searching for keys related to AWS, SES, Stripe, and Mailgun. No defacement or data loss occurred, and the wiki was restored from a snapshot taken on 20 September 2026. All user credentials were reset as a precaution, requiring users to change their passwords. The incident highlights the importance of timely patching and credential management in the wake of vulnerability disclosures.

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Timeline

2026-09-25
CVE-2026-100382 published
A critical vulnerability in the External Data extension was disclosed, with a CVSS score of 10.0.
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2026-09-26
IFWiki server hacked
The server was compromised shortly after the CVE disclosure, targeting sensitive credentials without data loss.
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2026-09-26
Wiki restored
The IFWiki was restored from a snapshot taken on 20 September 2026, with all user credentials reset.
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What should users do now?
All users must reset their passwords using the Special:PasswordReset link provided on the wiki.
Was any data lost in the breach?
No, the wiki was restored from a snapshot, and no content changes or data loss occurred.
How did the hackers gain access?
The hackers exploited a vulnerability in the External Data extension to access sensitive credentials.