CVE-2005-1888: XSS
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MediaWiki before 1.4.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via HTML attributes in page templates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1888?
CVE-2005-1888 has a medium severity level as it allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, potentially compromising user data.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1888?
To fix CVE-2005-1888, upgrade to MediaWiki version 1.4.5 or later to eliminate the vulnerability.
What types of attacks can CVE-2005-1888 enable?
CVE-2005-1888 can enable cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to execute scripts in the context of a user's browser.
Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2005-1888?
CVE-2005-1888 affects MediaWiki versions prior to 1.4.5, including all versions from 1.3.0 to 1.4 beta 5.
Who is primarily impacted by CVE-2005-1888?
Users of MediaWiki versions prior to 1.4.5 are primarily impacted by CVE-2005-1888, as their installation is vulnerable to XSS attacks.