CVE-2026-96879: "Checked by" label in page history should not be shown if the underlying review log entry is suppressed"

Published Sep 25, 2026
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Updated

Improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation's Mediawiki - FlaggedRevs extension through 1.46.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki FlaggedRevs extension<=1.46.0

Event History

Sep 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:10 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which versions are in the reported affected range?

The reported affected range is MediaWiki's FlaggedRevs extension through version 1.46.0.

2

Which deployments should be reviewed first?

Review MediaWiki deployments using the FlaggedRevs extension, particularly where page history can display a "Checked by" label associated with suppressed review log entries.

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