CVE-2017-0372 Parameters injection in SyntaxHighlight results in multiple vulnerabilities
Attackers can inject parameters into the SyntaxHighlight extension to execute arbitrary code or bypass security controls in MediaWiki installations.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-0372?
CVE-2017-0372 is a critical code injection 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
Parameters injection in the SyntaxHighlight extension of Mediawiki before 1.23.16, 1.27.3 and 1.28.2 might result in multiple vulnerabilities.
Weakness: CWE-74
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0372?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Mediawiki Mediawiki.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0372?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2017-0372 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-0372 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-0372, GHSA-c759-44hj-j247.