CVE-2017-8808

Name: CVE-2017-8808
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-15T08:29:00.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

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: Nov 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-8808?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST