Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - RefreshSpecial Extension

CVE-2025-23072

What is CVE-2025-23072?

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation vulnerability exists in the Wikimedia Foundation's Mediawiki - RefreshSpecial Extension. This flaw allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially stealing sensitive information or hijacking user sessions. The affected versions include those prior to 1.39.11, 1.41.3, and 1.42.2. It is crucial for users to update to the latest versions to mitigate this security risk.

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