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. Improper input validation (CWE-20) can lead to unexpected behavior or security issues if untrusted input is processed without adequate checks. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and no impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability. No remediation level or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Based on the CVSS vector and lack of known exploits, the impact appears limited with no direct compromise of confidentiality, integrity, or availability. However, improper input validation can potentially be leveraged in various attack scenarios depending on context, though no specific impact details are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Wikimedia Foundation advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is available at this time.
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
AI-Powered Analysis
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. Improper input validation (CWE-20) can lead to unexpected behavior or security issues if untrusted input is processed without adequate checks. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and no impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability. No remediation level or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Based on the CVSS vector and lack of known exploits, the impact appears limited with no direct compromise of confidentiality, integrity, or availability. However, improper input validation can potentially be leveraged in various attack scenarios depending on context, though no specific impact details are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Wikimedia Foundation advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is available at this time.
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: 07/01/2026, 16:07:22 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 21:27:00 UTC
Views: 3
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