CVE-2017-0362: "Mark all pages visited" on the watchlist does not require a CSRF token
Published Apr 13, 2018
·Updated
Mediawiki before 1.28.1 / 1.27.2 / 1.23.16 contains a flaw where the "Mark all pages visited" on the watchlist does not require a CSRF token.
Affected Software
5 affected componentsFixes available
MediaWiki MediaWiki>=1.23.0<=1.23.16
MediaWiki MediaWiki>=1.27.0<1.27.2
MediaWiki MediaWiki>=1.28.0<1.28.1
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
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
Apr 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·07:26 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0362?
CVE-2017-0362 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the lack of CSRF protection.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-0362?
To fix CVE-2017-0362, upgrade MediaWiki to version 1.28.1 or later, or apply the relevant patches.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0362?
CVE-2017-0362 affects MediaWiki versions prior to 1.28.1, 1.27.2, and 1.23.16.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2017-0362 enable?
CVE-2017-0362 enables potential Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks via the watchlist feature.
5
Is CVE-2017-0362 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2017-0362 is applicable to MediaWiki installations across various operating systems, including Debian.