# CVE-2020-15275: python-moinmoin: MoinMoin is a wiki engine

CVE-2020-15275 is fixed in python-moinmoin on 1 platform by python-moinmoin 1.9.9-1ubuntu1.2 (version 1.9.9-1ubuntu1.2), released November 8, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-15275
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0175
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 8, 2020

## Description

MoinMoin is a wiki engine. In MoinMoin before version 1.9.11, an attacker with write permissions can upload an SVG file that contains malicious javascript. This javascript will be executed in a user's browser when the user is viewing that SVG file on the wiki. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to a patched version. MoinMoin Wiki 1.9.11 has the necessary fixes and also contains other important fixes.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | python-moinmoin Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.9.9-1ubuntu1.2 | [python-moinmoin 1.9.9-1ubuntu1.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python-moinmoin-1.9.9-1ubuntu1.2.md) | Nov 8, 2020 |

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