CVE-2017-0365: XSS in SearchHighlighter::highlightText() [requires non-default config]
First published: Thu Apr 06 2017(Updated: )
Mediawiki before 1.28.1 / 1.27.2 / 1.23.16 contains a XSS vulnerability in SearchHighlighter::highlightText() with non-default configurations.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/mediawiki | 1:1.35.13-1+deb11u2 1:1.39.7-1~deb12u1 1:1.39.8-1 | |
| MediaWiki | >=1.23.0<=1.23.16 | |
| MediaWiki | >=1.27.0<1.27.2 | |
| MediaWiki | >=1.28.0<1.28.1 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0365?
CVE-2017-0365 is classified as a medium severity XSS vulnerability affecting certain versions of MediaWiki.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0365?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0365, upgrade MediaWiki to version 1.28.1 or later, 1.27.2 or later, or 1.23.16 or later.
What versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2017-0365?
CVE-2017-0365 affects MediaWiki versions prior to 1.28.1, 1.27.2, and 1.23.16.
Is CVE-2017-0365 a serious threat to my MediaWiki installation?
Yes, CVE-2017-0365 can be a serious threat if left unaddressed, as it allows for XSS attacks.
Are there any non-default configurations affected in CVE-2017-0365?
Yes, the XSS vulnerability in CVE-2017-0365 is present specifically with non-default configurations in MediaWiki.
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