CVE-2017-0367

Having LocalisationCache directory default to system tmp directory is insecure

Description

Mediawiki before 1.28.1 / 1.27.2 contains an unsafe use of temporary directory, where having LocalisationCache directory default to system tmp directory is insecure.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.51%
Vendor Advisory wikimedia.org
Affected: mediawiki mediawiki
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2017-April/000207.html mailing list vendor advisory
https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T161453 issue tracking third party advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-0367 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0367?
CVE-2017-0367 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0367?
To fix CVE-2017-0367, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-0367 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-0367 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0367?
CVE-2017-0367 affects mediawiki mediawiki.
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