medium
4.3
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-0460: XSS

First published: Fri Jan 25 2008(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in api.php in (1) MediaWiki 1.11 through 1.11.0rc1, 1.10 through 1.10.2, 1.9 through 1.9.4, and 1.8; and (2) the BotQuery extension for MediaWiki 1.7 and earlier; when Internet Explorer is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MediaWiki=1.7.0
MediaWiki=1.8.0
MediaWiki=1.8.1
MediaWiki=1.8.2
MediaWiki=1.8.3
MediaWiki=1.8.4
MediaWiki=1.9.0
MediaWiki=1.9.1
MediaWiki=1.9.2
MediaWiki=1.9.3
MediaWiki=1.9.4
MediaWiki=1.10.0
MediaWiki=1.10.1
MediaWiki=1.10.2
MediaWiki=1.11
MediaWiki=1.11.0rc1
MediaWiki BotQuery extension
Internet Explorer

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-0460?

    CVE-2008-0460 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-0460?

    To fix CVE-2008-0460, update MediaWiki to a version that includes the security patch addressing this XSS vulnerability.

  • Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2008-0460?

    CVE-2008-0460 affects MediaWiki versions from 1.7.0 through 1.11.0rc1, as well as the BotQuery extension for MediaWiki 1.7 and earlier.

  • Can CVE-2008-0460 be exploited by a remote attacker?

    Yes, CVE-2008-0460 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via Internet Explorer.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2008-0460 on users?

    The impact of CVE-2008-0460 can lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of users, as their sessions may be hijacked.

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