CVE-2013-1816: Input Validation
Published Nov 20, 2019
·Updated
MediaWiki before 1.19.4 and 1.20.x before 1.20.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by sending a specially crafted request.
Affected Software
7 affected componentsFixes available
MediaWiki MediaWiki<1.19.4
MediaWiki MediaWiki>=1.20.0<1.20.3
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=18
debian/mediawiki
1:1.35.13-1+deb11u21:1.35.13-1+deb11u61:1.39.17-1~deb12u11:1.43.6+dfsg-1~deb13u11:1.43.6+dfsg-2
Event History
Nov 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:22 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:37 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1816?
CVE-2013-1816 has been classified with a severity level that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-1816?
To fix CVE-2013-1816, upgrade MediaWiki to version 1.19.4 or later, or version 1.20.3 or later.
3
Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2013-1816?
Versions of MediaWiki before 1.19.4 and 1.20.x before 1.20.3 are affected by CVE-2013-1816.
4
Can CVE-2013-1816 be exploited remotely?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2013-1816 remotely by sending specially crafted requests.
5
What impact does CVE-2013-1816 have on systems?
CVE-2013-1816 can cause a denial of service, resulting in application crashes and potential downtime.