diff --git a/includes/libs/Cookie.php b/includes/libs/Cookie.php
index 56dc6eaccce..0fe944443f0 100644
--- a/includes/libs/Cookie.php
+++ b/includes/libs/Cookie.php
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ class Cookie {
 	 *        expires A date string
 	 *        path    The path this cookie is used on
 	 *        domain  Domain this cookie is used on
-	 * @throws MWException
+	 * @throws InvalidArgumentException
 	 */
 	public function set( $value, $attr ) {
 		$this->value = $value;