CVE-2017-8814
UnknownEPSS 1.61%
Last modified
CVE-2017-8814 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The language converter in MediaWiki before 1.27.4, 1.28.x before 1.28.3, and 1.29.x before 1.29.2 allows attackers to replace text inside tags via a rule definition followed by "a lot of junk.". EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The language converter in MediaWiki before 1.27.4, 1.28.x before 1.28.3, and 1.29.x before 1.29.2 allows attackers to replace text inside tags via a rule definition followed by "a lot of junk."
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-2017-8814?
The language converter in MediaWiki before 1.27.4, 1.28.x before 1.28.3, and 1.29.x before 1.29.2 allows attackers to replace text inside tags via a rule definition followed by "a lot of junk."
How severe is CVE-2017-8814?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8814 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8814?
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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