CVE-2026-58521: Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL injection') vulnerability in The Wiki

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-58521?

cargo: upgrade to 3.9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-58521 being exploited?

CVE-2026-58521 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-58521 affect?

CVE-2026-58521 affects cargo. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL injection') vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Cargo Extension allows SQL Injection. This issue affects Mediawiki - Cargo Extension: from * before

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-58521?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-58521 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting cargo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL injection') vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Cargo Extension allows SQL Injection. This issue affects Mediawiki - Cargo Extension: from * before 1.43.9,1.44.6,1.45.4.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-07-01
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): wikimedia-foundation · Vendor: mediawiki

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-01 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 16:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mediawiki cargo UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.9.1

Fixed in: 3.9.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cargo || rpm -q cargo || cargo --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cargo

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cargo

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-58521?

cargo: upgrade to 3.9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-58521 being exploited?

CVE-2026-58521 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-58521 affect?

CVE-2026-58521 affects cargo. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL injection') vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Cargo Extension allows SQL Injection. This issue affects Mediawiki - Cargo Extension: from * before

How urgent is CVE-2026-58521?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2026-58519 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in The Wiki
CVE-2026-14363 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL injection') vulnerability in The Wiki

References

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