Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation's Mediawiki - IPInfo Extension
CVE-2025-53482

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
4 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-53482?

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the IPInfo Extension of the Mediawiki software, developed by the Wikimedia Foundation. This flaw arises from improper handling of input during web page generation, which could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts. The affected versions include Mediawiki - IPInfo Extension from 1.39.X prior to 1.39.13, 1.42.X prior to 1.42.7, and 1.43.X prior to 1.43.2. A successful exploit may enable an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a user's session, leading to potential data theft or session hijacking.

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Affected Version(s)

Mediawiki - IPInfo Extension 1.39.x < 1.39.13

Mediawiki - IPInfo Extension 1.42.x < 1.42.7

Mediawiki - IPInfo Extension 1.43.x < 1.43.2

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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