CVE-2008-5250: XSS
First published: Fri Dec 19 2008(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MediaWiki before 1.6.11, 1.12.x before 1.12.2, and 1.13.x before 1.13.3, when Internet Explorer is used and uploads are enabled, or an SVG scripting browser is used and SVG uploads are enabled, allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by editing a wiki page.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | =1.6.11 | |
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | =1.12.0 | |
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | =1.12.1 | |
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | =1.13.0 | |
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | =1.13.1 | |
| Wikimedia MediaWiki | =1.13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33133
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2008-December/000080.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32844
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg01256.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33349
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg01309.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1901
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5250?
CVE-2008-5250 has a medium severity due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5250?
To fix CVE-2008-5250, upgrade MediaWiki to a version that is 1.6.11, 1.12.2, 1.13.3, or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-5250?
CVE-2008-5250 affects users of MediaWiki versions before 1.6.11, 1.12.2, and 1.13.3 when specific upload features are enabled.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5250?
CVE-2008-5250 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2008-5250 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-5250 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users if the necessary conditions are met.
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- version/wikimedia mediawiki/1.13.2