CVE-2009-0737: XSS
First published: Wed Feb 25 2009(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web-based installer (config/index.php) in MediaWiki 1.6 before 1.6.12, 1.12 before 1.12.4, and 1.13 before 1.13.4, when the installer is in active use, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MediaWiki | =1.6.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.12.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.13.0-rc2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.12.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.12.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.10 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.7 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.5 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.9 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.6 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.4 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.11 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.13.3 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.13.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.13.0 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.13.0-rc1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.1 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.13.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.6.8 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.12.2 | |
| MediaWiki | =1.12.0-rc1 |
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Reference Links
- http://svn.wikimedia.org/svnroot/mediawiki/tags/REL1_13_4/phase3/RELEASE-NOTES
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33681
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0368
- http://svn.wikimedia.org/svnroot/mediawiki/tags/REL1_6_12/phase3/RELEASE-NOTES
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33881
- http://svn.wikimedia.org/svnroot/mediawiki/tags/REL1_12_4/phase3/RELEASE-NOTES
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2009-February/000083.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1901
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0737?
CVE-2009-0737 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0737?
To fix CVE-2009-0737, upgrade to a secure version of MediaWiki, specifically 1.6.12, 1.12.4, or 1.13.4 and later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2009-0737?
CVE-2009-0737 affects MediaWiki versions 1.6.0 to 1.6.11, 1.12.0 to 1.12.3, and 1.13.0 to 1.13.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0737?
CVE-2009-0737 is classified as a multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2009-0737 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2009-0737 can be exploited by attackers regardless of user authentication when the installer is active.
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