Vulnerability Description
The implementation of raw message parameter expansion in MediaWiki before 1.27.4, 1.28.x before 1.28.3, and 1.29.x before 1.29.2 allows HTML mangling attacks.
CVSS Score
6.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.27.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039812Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2017-November/000216.htMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4036Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039812Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2017-November/000216.htMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4036Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8811?
CVE-2017-8811 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The implementation of raw message parameter expansion in MediaWiki before 1.27.4, 1.28.x before 1.28.3, and 1.29.x before 1.29.2 allows HTML mangling attacks.
How severe is CVE-2017-8811?
CVE-2017-8811 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8811?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki, Debian Debian Linux.