CVE-2026-5762: ReportIncident DiscussionTools integration causes slow requests

Published Apr 7, 2026
·
Updated

Allocation of resources without limits or throttling vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki - ReportIncident Extension allows HTTP DoS. This issue was remediated only on the master branch.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki ReportIncident extension

Event History

Apr 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-5762?

CVE-2026-5762 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause HTTP denial of service (DoS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-5762?

To mitigate CVE-2026-5762, update the MediaWiki ReportIncident extension to the latest version available in the `master` branch.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-5762 have on the MediaWiki ReportIncident extension?

CVE-2026-5762 can lead to slow HTTP requests by allocating resources without limits, affecting server performance.

4

Is CVE-2026-5762 present in older versions of MediaWiki?

Yes, CVE-2026-5762 affects previous versions of the MediaWiki ReportIncident extension prior to the fix in the `master` branch.

5

What environment is affected by CVE-2026-5762?

CVE-2026-5762 specifically affects environments that utilize the Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki - ReportIncident extension.

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