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.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203