CVE-2017-0370 Spam blacklist ineffective on encoded URLs inside file inclusion syntax's link parameter
Attackers can bypass spam blacklists in MediaWiki by using encoded URLs in file inclusion link parameters, allowing spam content to be displayed.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-0370?
CVE-2017-0370 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 13 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Mediawiki before 1.28.1 / 1.27.2 / 1.23.16 contains a flaw were Spam blacklist is ineffective on encoded URLs inside file inclusion syntax's link parameter.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0370?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Mediawiki Mediawiki.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0370?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2017-0370 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0370 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-0370, GHSA-ww8x-gvqv-rgpp.