CVE-2017-0368: Make rawHTML mode not apply to system messages
Published Apr 13, 2018
·Updated
Mediawiki before 1.28.1 / 1.27.2 / 1.23.16 contains a flaw making rawHTML mode apply to system messages.
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-2017-0368?
CVE-2017-0368 is considered to be a medium severity vulnerability affecting MediaWiki versions prior to 1.28.1, 1.27.2, and 1.23.16.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-0368?
To fix CVE-2017-0368, upgrade MediaWiki to versions 1.28.1, 1.27.2, or 1.23.16 or later.
3
Which versions of MediaWiki are impacted by CVE-2017-0368?
CVE-2017-0368 affects MediaWiki versions from 1.23.0 to below 1.28.1 and 1.27.0 to below 1.27.2.
4
What type of flaw does CVE-2017-0368 represent?
CVE-2017-0368 represents a flaw that allows rawHTML mode to be improperly applied to system messages.
5
Is there any specific environment affected by CVE-2017-0368?
Yes, CVE-2017-0368 specifically affects Debian environments running vulnerable versions of MediaWiki.