Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in MediaWiki CheckUser Extension
CVE-2024-23172

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

MediaWiki
Status
CheckUser Extension
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 January 2024

What is CVE-2024-23172?

A cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the CheckUser extension for MediaWiki, which can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into message definitions. This issue affects versions prior to 1.35.14, as well as versions 1.36.x up to 1.36.6, 1.39.x up to 1.39.6, and 1.40.x up to 1.40.2. When exploited, this vulnerability can compromise the integrity of user sessions and expose sensitive data to unauthorized users.

References

https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T347708
https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/mediawiki/extensions/Che...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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