CVE-2017-0372: Parameters injection in SyntaxHighlight results in multiple vulnerabilities

Published Apr 13, 2018
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Updated

Parameters injection in the SyntaxHighlight extension of Mediawiki before 1.23.16, 1.27.3 and 1.28.2 might result in multiple vulnerabilities.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
MediaWiki MediaWiki<=1.23.15
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.27.0
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.27.1
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.27.2
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.28.0
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.28.1
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
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·07:27 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0372?

CVE-2017-0372 is considered to have multiple potential vulnerabilities due to parameter injection in the SyntaxHighlight extension of MediaWiki.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-0372?

To fix CVE-2017-0372, upgrade MediaWiki to versions 1.23.16, 1.27.3, or 1.28.2 and later.

3

What versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2017-0372?

CVE-2017-0372 affects MediaWiki versions prior to 1.23.16, 1.27.3, and 1.28.2.

4

Is CVE-2017-0372 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-0372 has the potential for remote exploitation due to parameter injection vulnerabilities.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2017-0372 if exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-0372 may lead to unauthorized actions which could compromise the integrity of the MediaWiki instance.

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