CVE-2017-0364: Special:Search allows redirects to any interwiki link
Published Apr 13, 2018
·Updated
Mediawiki before 1.28.1 / 1.27.2 / 1.23.16 contains a flaw where Special:Search allows redirects to any interwiki link.
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-2017-0364?
CVE-2017-0364 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-0364?
To fix CVE-2017-0364, update to MediaWiki version 1.28.1, 1.27.2, or 1.23.16 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-0364?
CVE-2017-0364 affects MediaWiki versions prior to 1.28.1, 1.27.2, and 1.23.16.
4
What kind of flaw is present in CVE-2017-0364?
CVE-2017-0364 includes a flaw that allows redirects to any interwiki link through the Special:Search feature.
5
Is CVE-2017-0364 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2017-0364 is not specific to an operating system but affects various installations of MediaWiki regardless of the platform.