CVE-2025-52738
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Publication date: 2025-10-22

Last updated on: 2026-04-27

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Wikipedia Preview wikipedia-preview allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Wikipedia Preview: from n/a through <= 1.15.0.
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Published
2025-10-22
Last Modified
2026-04-27
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2026-06-16
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2025-10-22
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-52738
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Vendor Product Version / Range
wikimedia wikipedia_preview 1.15.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Missing Authorization issue in Wikimedia Foundation's Wikipedia Preview (wikipedia-preview) component. It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially bypassing restrictions that should prevent unauthorized actions or access.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability could include unauthorized access to features or data within the Wikipedia Preview component, potentially leading to information disclosure or unauthorized actions that compromise the security or integrity of the affected system.

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