CVE-2026-13706: CWE-20 Improper input validation in Wikimedia Foundation UrlShortener
Improper input validation vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation UrlShortener. This vulnerability is associated with program files includes/UrlShortenerUtils.Php.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation's UrlShortener arises from improper input validation in the includes/UrlShortenerUtils.php program file. It is categorized under CWE-20, indicating that the software does not adequately validate input, potentially leading to unexpected behavior or security issues. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and no impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability. No remediation level or patch information is provided, and no affected versions are specified.
Potential Impact
Based on the CVSS vector and description, the vulnerability does not impact confidentiality, integrity, or availability directly. The medium severity suggests potential risks if exploited, but no known exploits are reported. The lack of detailed impact information limits precise impact assessment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, monitoring the Wikimedia Foundation's advisories for updates is recommended. No specific mitigation steps are indicated in the available data.
CVE-2026-13706: CWE-20 Improper input validation in Wikimedia Foundation UrlShortener
Description
Improper input validation vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation UrlShortener. This vulnerability is associated with program files includes/UrlShortenerUtils.Php.
CVSS v4.0
Score 0.0none
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation's UrlShortener arises from improper input validation in the includes/UrlShortenerUtils.php program file. It is categorized under CWE-20, indicating that the software does not adequately validate input, potentially leading to unexpected behavior or security issues. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and no impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability. No remediation level or patch information is provided, and no affected versions are specified.
Potential Impact
Based on the CVSS vector and description, the vulnerability does not impact confidentiality, integrity, or availability directly. The medium severity suggests potential risks if exploited, but no known exploits are reported. The lack of detailed impact information limits precise impact assessment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, monitoring the Wikimedia Foundation's advisories for updates is recommended. No specific mitigation steps are indicated in the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- wikimedia-foundation
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T13:21:21.798Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a45341527e9c79719b997fc
Added to database: 07/01/2026, 15:36:53 UTC
Last enriched: 07/10/2026, 10:02:42 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 12:41:08 UTC
Views: 67
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