CVE-2026-8857: CWE-94 in Wikimedia Foundation timeline
A vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation timeline. This vulnerability is associated with program files scripts/EasyTimeline.Pl, includes/Timeline.Php. This issue affects timeline: from * before 1.46.0, 1.45.4, 1.44.6, 1.43.9.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in the Wikimedia Foundation timeline affects program files scripts/EasyTimeline.Pl and includes/Timeline.Php. It is categorized under CWE-94, indicating a code injection or improper code execution risk. The affected versions include all releases before 1.46.0 and specific versions 1.45.4, 1.44.6, and 1.43.9. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and no impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, or security requirements, resulting in a CVSS score of 0. However, the vulnerability is still rated medium severity based on the nature of CWE-94. There is no vendor advisory or patch available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute unauthorized code due to improper handling of code generation or execution in the timeline component. Although the CVSS score is 0, the CWE-94 classification suggests a potential risk of code injection or execution flaws that could impact the affected system's security if exploited. No known exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround is currently available, users should monitor official Wikimedia Foundation communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-8857: CWE-94 in Wikimedia Foundation timeline
Description
A vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation timeline. This vulnerability is associated with program files scripts/EasyTimeline.Pl, includes/Timeline.Php. This issue affects timeline: from * before 1.46.0, 1.45.4, 1.44.6, 1.43.9.
CVSS v4.0
Score 0.0none
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the Wikimedia Foundation timeline affects program files scripts/EasyTimeline.Pl and includes/Timeline.Php. It is categorized under CWE-94, indicating a code injection or improper code execution risk. The affected versions include all releases before 1.46.0 and specific versions 1.45.4, 1.44.6, and 1.43.9. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and no impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, or security requirements, resulting in a CVSS score of 0. However, the vulnerability is still rated medium severity based on the nature of CWE-94. There is no vendor advisory or patch available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute unauthorized code due to improper handling of code generation or execution in the timeline component. Although the CVSS score is 0, the CWE-94 classification suggests a potential risk of code injection or execution flaws that could impact the affected system's security if exploited. No known exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround is currently available, users should monitor official Wikimedia Foundation communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- wikimedia-foundation
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-18T16:56:22.404Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a45341927e9c79719b99943
Added to database: 07/01/2026, 15:36:57 UTC
Last enriched: 07/10/2026, 10:02:54 UTC
Last updated: 08/14/2026, 12:41:12 UTC
Views: 80
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