CVE-2017-8808
UnknownEPSS 1.04%
Last modified
CVE-2017-8808 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MediaWiki before 1.27.4, 1.28.x before 1.28.3, and 1.29.x before 1.29.2 has XSS when the $wgShowExceptionDetails setting is false and the browser sends non-standard URL escaping.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
MediaWiki before 1.27.4, 1.28.x before 1.28.3, and 1.29.x before 1.29.2 has XSS when the $wgShowExceptionDetails setting is false and the browser sends non-standard URL escaping.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.27.3 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.28.0 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.28.1 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.28.2 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.29.0 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.29.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039812Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2017-November/000216.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4036Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039812Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2017-November/000216.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4036Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-8808?
MediaWiki before 1.27.4, 1.28.x before 1.28.3, and 1.29.x before 1.29.2 has XSS when the $wgShowExceptionDetails setting is false and the browser sends non-standard URL escaping.
How severe is CVE-2017-8808?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8808 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8808?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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