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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki -… (CVE-2026-102796)

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Published: 09/29/2026 (09/29/2026, 18:31:51 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki UserPageViewTracker Extension. This vulnerability allows improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, potentially enabling an attacker to manipulate database queries. It affects versions prior to 1.46.1, 1.45.5, and 1.43.10 of the extension. No CVSS score or patch information is currently available.

Affected software

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wikimedia/UserPageViewTracker
pkg:github/wikimedia/UserPageViewTracker
Affected versions
<1.46.1<1.45.5<1.43.10

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AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 09/29/2026, 21:16:48 UTC

Technical Analysis

The UserPageViewTracker Extension of Wikimedia Foundation's Mediawiki contains a SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. This flaw affects versions before 1.46.1, 1.45.5, and 1.43.10, allowing potential injection of malicious SQL code. No detailed technical or exploitation information is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the affected database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification. However, no active exploits have been reported, and the exact impact depends on the deployment context and database privileges.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates and consider restricting access to the affected extension if feasible.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-w42g-3487-f7gc
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-102796"]
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6abc27c0680226ef6846f7fc

Added to database: 09/29/2026, 21:04:00 UTC

Last enriched: 09/29/2026, 21:16:48 UTC

Last updated: 09/30/2026, 03:38:49 UTC

Views: 6

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