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CVE-2026-13706: CWE-20 Improper input validation in Wikimedia Foundation UrlShortener

0
Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-13706cvecve-2026-13706cwe-20
Published: 07/01/2026 (07/01/2026, 14:29:49 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Wikimedia Foundation
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
None
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/10/2026, 10:02:42 UTC

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.

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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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