CVE-2017-0369: Sysops can undelete pages, although the page is protected against it
Published Apr 13, 2018
·Updated
Mediawiki before 1.28.1 / 1.27.2 / 1.23.16 contains a flaw, allowing a sysops to undelete pages, although the page is protected against it.
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-2017-0369?
CVE-2017-0369 has a medium severity level due to its potential to allow unauthorized page deletion by sysops.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-0369?
To fix CVE-2017-0369, you should upgrade to MediaWiki versions 1.35.13-1+deb11u2, 1.39.7-1~deb12u1, or 1.39.8.
3
Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2017-0369?
MediaWiki versions prior to 1.28.1, 1.27.2, and 1.23.16 are affected by CVE-2017-0369.
4
Who is impacted by CVE-2017-0369?
Users with sysop privileges on vulnerable MediaWiki installations are impacted by CVE-2017-0369.
5
Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-0369?
Yes, patches are included in the latest versions of MediaWiki that resolve CVE-2017-0369.