How severe is CVE-2008-1318?

CVE-2008-1318 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1318 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1318?

CVE-2008-1318 primarily affects Mediawiki. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1318?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-1318 published?

CVE-2008-1318 was published on 2008-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1318

CVE-2008-1318 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mediawiki with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Mediawiki
Published: 2008-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in MediaWiki 1.11 before 1.11.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive "cross-site" information via the callback parameter in an API call for JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) formatted results.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1318?: Unspecified vulnerability in MediaWiki 1.11 before 1.11.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive "cross-site" information via the callback parameter in an API call for JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) formatted results.
How severe is CVE-2008-1318?: CVE-2008-1318 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1318 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1318?: CVE-2008-1318 primarily affects Mediawiki. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1318?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1318 published?: CVE-2008-1318 was published on 2008-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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