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CVE-2017-0362: "Mark all pages visited" on the watchlist does not require a CSRF token

Mediawiki before 1.28.1 / 1.27.2 / 1.23.16 contains a flaw where the "Mark all pages visited" on the watchlist does not require a CSRF token.

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Plain-English summary

This is a MediaWiki CSRF flaw affecting the watchlist action that marks all pages as visited. A user could lose watchlist unread state without intentionally doing it. The cited sources do not indicate data theft, code execution, privilege escalation, or active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a low-urgency patch verification item unless legacy MediaWiki is business-critical. It can disrupt user monitoring workflows, but the provided evidence does not support emergency handling or broad compromise risk.

Technical view

MediaWiki versions before 1.28.1, 1.27.2, and 1.23.16 did not require a CSRF token for the watchlist "Mark all pages visited" action. The known affected product is MediaWiki. No CVSS, CWE, or detailed exploit telemetry is provided in the source bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to self-hosted or packaged MediaWiki deployments older than 1.28.1, 1.27.2, or 1.23.16 where users rely on watchlists. Modern or patched MediaWiki branches should not be assumed affected without version evidence.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The issue is a CSRF weakness, so practical abuse would depend on a logged-in user's session and interaction, but the sources do not provide enough detail to quantify likelihood.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow: the CVE describes a missing CSRF token on one watchlist action, with fixed release references. The bundle lacks CVSS, CWE mapping, exploit status, and granular affected-version ranges beyond the fixed MediaWiki releases.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade MediaWiki to 1.28.1, 1.27.2, 1.23.16, or a later fixed release.
  • For Debian-based systems, verify package status through Debian security tracking.
  • Check Wikimedia or distribution guidance for supported branch-specific fixes.
  • Prioritize unsupported legacy MediaWiki instances for upgrade or retirement.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory all MediaWiki instances and record exact application and package versions.
  • Confirm versions are not older than 1.28.1, 1.27.2, or 1.23.16.
  • Review vendor or distribution advisories for backported security fixes.
  • Confirm watchlist security fixes are present in release notes or package changelogs.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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CVSS
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Known Exploited
No
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